lucky vocabulary

Conspicuously (adverb)

Imagine Benjamin trying to sneak a cookie from the jar. If he does it conspicuously, how is he acting?

• In a way that attracts attention or is clearly visible

• In a way that is difficult to notice

• In a way that is easily overlooked

• In a way that is hidden from view

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Illustrious (adjective)

Emma is writing a biography about a very illustrious person. Which of the following best describes the subject of her book?

• Unremarkable

• Obscure

• Well-known, famous, or distinguished

• Unknown

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Zenith (noun)

Imagine Kai, Luna, and Aria are on a mountain adventure. They reach the very top after a long climb. What is this highest point of their journey called?

• Pinnacle

• Abyss

• Zenith

• Base

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Quiz Time, Historians!

Lily, Priya, and Abigail are debating when the Crimean War occurred. Can you help them out?

• The Crimean War took place in the 17th century.

• The Crimean War was a peaceful negotiation.

• The Crimean War lasted for over 20 years.

• The Crimean War was fought from October 1853 to February 1856.

Countenance (noun)

Imagine you're at a drama competition watching Avery, Aria, and Luna perform. Each of them uses their facial expressions masterfully to convey emotions. What does 'countenance' refer to in this context?

• scowl

• Countenance

• pout

• visage

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Guileless (adjective)

Imagine Anika, known for her straightforward and sincere nature, is described as 'guileless.' Which of the following options best aligns with this description?

• Deceitful

• Crafty

• Dishonest

• Innocent, sincere, straightforward

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Prodigious (adjective)

Imagine Jackson, Grace, and Isla are competing in a sandcastle building contest. Jackson builds a sandcastle that is prodigious. How would you describe his sandcastle?

• Impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous

• Unimpressive in size, force, or extent; insignificant

• Average in size, force, or extent; moderate

• Tiny in size, force, or extent; minuscule

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Sublimity (noun)

Grace, Aria, and Hannah are discussing their favorite words in literature class. They stumble upon the word 'sublimity'. Can you help them understand what 'sublimity' refers to?

• Sublimity refers to something that is mundane or ordinary in nature.

• Sublimity refers to something that is elevated or lofty in thought, expression, or manner.

• Sublimity refers to something that is below average in thought or expression.

• Sublimity refers to something that is exaggerated or over-the-top in presentation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Green (adjective)

Imagine Mason just started his first day at a new job. In this context, how might his colleagues describe him using the term 'green'?

• inexperienced or new

• old and smelly

• a colorless odor

• expert

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Rout (noun)

Imagine David, Aiden, and Henry are at a large event. What does 'rout' best describe in this context?

• A well-organized military formation

• A peaceful gathering of people

• A successful negotiation between parties

• a crowd of people

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C