RiS Vocab Enrichment

What does the word "insinuate" mean?

• To suggest or hint slyly

• To prove something beyond doubt

• To respect deeply

• To walk in a specific way

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence where the word "doggedly" is used correctly.

• She doggedly pursued her goal to become a doctor.

• The weather was very doggedly today.

• He prepared his meal in a doggedly manner.

• The book was placed doggedly on the shelf.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "gall" mean in the context of personal traits?

• A type of dance

• A feeling of deep pleasure

• Bold, impudent behavior

• A method of walking

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses the word "gait" correctly?

• His gait was slow and steady, reflecting his calm personality.

• She painted the wall with a bright gait.

• The discussion moved forward with a structured gait.

• They decided to gait the process for efficiency.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "unobtrusive" mean?

• Easily noticeable

• Not conspicuous or attracting attention

• Extremely loud and harsh

• Decorated with complex patterns

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the sentence where "strident" is used correctly.

• The strident tones of the alarm woke everyone up.

• She wore a strident outfit to the party.

• The meal had a particularly strident flavor.

• He wrote a strident essay on philosophy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "pantomime" refer to?

• A loud argument

• A type of varnish

• A dramatic entertainment where performers express meaning through gestures

• A respectful behavior

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "deference."

• He showed great deference to his mentor by listening intently.

• The deference of the paint was remarkable.

• She walked with a deference that was captivating.

• They could not understand the deference of the instructions.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "ail" mean?

• To decorate with a shiny coating

• To make someone uneasy or uncomfortable

• To cause sickness or pain

• To walk in a proud, showy manner

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses "epitaph" correctly?

• His epitaph was inscribed on his tombstone, summarizing his life's achievements.

• She read the epitaph of the book before purchasing it.

• The artist painted an epitaph on the large canvas.

• They discussed the epitaph of the new law in the meeting.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept