Vocab 7-8 Practice

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English
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10th Grade
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Celi Oliveto
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1.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Despite his (a) behavior and grumpy demeanor, the old man had a soft spot for his grandchildren.
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
abstain
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
lampoon
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'cantankerous' as it means bad-tempered and argumentative, which fits the description of the old man's behavior in the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
She couldn't help but (a) her classmates' efforts, even though she knew it wasn't kind.
debacle
temerity
ennui
abstain
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
lampoon
cantankerous
deride
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'deride' which means to mock or ridicule. In this context, the sentence suggests that she couldn't help but mock her classmates' efforts, even though she knew it wasn't kind.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The group project turned into a complete (a) with everyone blaming each other for the failure.
debacle
temerity
ennui
abstain
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
cantankerous
deride
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'debacle' as it means a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco. In this context, the group project ended in chaos with everyone blaming each other, fitting the definition of a debacle.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
4.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I admire her (a) for speaking up against injustice, even when it's risky and comes across as rude to those who are in authority.
temerity
ennui
abstain
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
cantankerous
deride
debacle
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'temerity' as it means boldness or audacity, which fits the context of speaking up against injustice despite risks and authority figures. None of the other answer choices convey the same meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Summer vacation had barely started, and already a sense of (a) was creeping in.
abstain
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
cantankerous
deride
debacle
ennui
temerity
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'ennui' which means a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. In this context, it indicates a sense of boredom or weariness during the summer vacation.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It's not easy to (a) from social media, but sometimes it's necessary for mental health.
abstain
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'abstain' as it means to refrain from something, in this case, social media, which is necessary for mental health.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
His (a) attitude often rubbed people the wrong way. He came off appearing like he thought he was better than eveyrone else, but deep down, he was just insecure.
haughty
tenacious
acquiesce
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
abstain
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'haughty' because it means having a superior or arrogant attitude, which fits the context of the sentence where the person appears to think they are better than others.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
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