Vocab 28

1. What does the word "diminish" mean?

•    A) To grow larger

     

• B) To reduce or make smaller

     

• C) To disappear suddenly

•    D) To become brighter

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

2. Which of the following best defines "clout"?

 

•    A type of fabric

    

•  Influence or power, especially in politics or business

     

• A loud noise

     

• A type of athletic shoe

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

3. What does "aesthetic" refer to?

•    A) A medical condition

     

• B) The study of stars and planets

     

• C) Pertaining to beauty or the appreciation of beauty

    

•  D) An ancient civilization

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

4. If someone is "agitated," what are they likely feeling?

• Excited and happy

• Angry or frustrated

   

•   Sleepy and tired

    

•   Calm and relaxed

     

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5. What does "indiscriminately" mean?

 

•   A) Without care or thought

     

• B) Very carefully and selectively

•    C) Secretly and stealthily

     

• D) With detailed planning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

6. What does "penultimate" mean?

•    The final stage

   

•   The initial stage

    

•  The ultimate goal

•   The next-to-last stage

   

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

7. Which of the following is an antonym for "diminish"?

 

•   A) Increase

    

•  B) Evaporate

    

•  C) Conceal

    

•  D) Deviate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

8. In the context of influence, what does "clout" most closely relate to?

 

•   A) Confidence

     

• B) Power or authority

   

•   C) Creativity

     

• D) Popularity

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

9. Which term best describes someone with a strong sense of "aesthetic"?

•    A) Someone who appreciates jokes

    

•  B) Someone who values beauty and style

    

•  C) Someone who enjoys sports

    

•  D) Someone who likes science fiction

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

10. If you "agitate" water, what are you doing to it?

   

•  A) Making it cold

   

•    B) Making it hot

      

• C) Making it move or disturb it

      

• D) Making it cleaner

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E