TKM Vocab Chapters 1-6

For the vocabulary word "assuage," which of the following best defines the word and identifies its part of speech?

• Assuage: verb - to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

• Assuage: noun - a feeling of intense relief

• Assuage: adjective - capable of relieving an unpleasant feeling

• Assuage: verb - to increase the intensity of something

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

For the vocabulary word "auspicious," which of the following best defines the word and identifies its part of speech?

• Adjective: suggesting that future success is likely

• Noun: a state of confusion

• Verb: to predict future events

• Adverb: occurring at a favorable time

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best defines the word "benign" and identifies its part of speech?

• Benign: adjective, meaning harmful or malignant

• Benign: adjective, meaning kind and gentle

• Benign: noun, meaning a kind person

• Benign: adjective, meaning gentle and not harmful

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

For the vocabulary word "contentious," which of the following best defines the word and identifies its part of speech?

• Contentious (adjective) - causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

• Contentious (noun) - a state of peacefulness and harmony

• Contentious (verb) - to agree or to make an agreement

• Contentious (adverb) - in a manner that is argumentative or controversial

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

For the vocabulary word "edification," which of the following best describes its definition and part of speech?

• Noun: The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.

• Verb: To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

• Adjective: Showing the results of moral or intellectual improvement.

• Adverb: In a manner that improves someone morally or intellectually.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following best describes the term "erratic"?

• Following a consistent pattern

• Smooth and continuous

• Flowing freely

• Unpredictable and irregular

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The __________ people of Australia are also known as Aboriginal Australians.

• contentious

• erratic
• indigenous

• benign

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the primary characteristic of an onslaught?​ ​ (a)  

• Violent or Forceful attack
• Gradual increase in pressure
• Calm and controlled approach
• Precise and strategic movement

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Continue to do persist despite obstacles...​ (a)  

• onslaught
• prowess
• erratic
• persevere

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best demonstrates someone's prowess?

• Struggling through a difficult task but eventually completing it.

• Experiencing occasional moments of success.

• Consistently performing well in a specific activity.

• Avoiding challenges altogether.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2