Vocab Set #26

How would you describe a staunch friend?

• A) Unreliable

• B) Untrustworthy

• C) Firm and steadfast; true

• D) Indecisive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does it mean to dissemble?

• A) To reveal the truth

• B) To give a false appearance and conceal the truth

• C) To simplify a complex situation

• D) To exaggerate the facts

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What does it mean for something to be radiant?

• A) Emitting rays of light; shining; bright

• B) Emitting a foul smell

• C) Hiding in the shadows

• D) Dull and uninteresting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Where is the forecastle located on a ship?

• A) At the stern

• B) Below deck

• C) At the bow forward of the foremast

• D) Near the rudder

In which of the following scenarios would someone be banished?

• A) A person is rewarded for bravery

• B) A person is promoted to a higher position

• C) A person is expelled from a country by authoritative decree

• D) A person is given a commendation for saving a life.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word best describes something that is indispensable?

• A) Optional

• B) Unnecessary

• C) Absolutely necessary

• D) Extra

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

How would you describe a situation where someone is confounded?

• A) They are well-prepared

• B) They are completely sure of what to do

• C) They are perplexed or bewildered

• D) They are calm and collected

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "abridge" mean?

• A) To expand

• B) To shorten by omissions while retaining basic contents

• C) To rewrite entirely

• D) To illustrate in detail

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What does it mean for something to be undeniable?

• A) Easily refuted

• B) Difficult or impossible to deny; irrefutable

• C) Subject to debate

• D) Uncertain or questionable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is celebrating their natal day, what are they celebrating?

• A) Their wedding day

• B) Their graduation day

• C) Their birth

• D) Their retirement day

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E