Final Exam 2024 Vocabulary REVIEW

plead; ask for

• obscured

• entreat

• disperse

• abhorred

Answer explanation

The word 'entreat' means to plead or ask for something, which matches the given definition. The other answer choices do not have the same meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

hid; darkened

• renowned

• solace

• obscured

• chided

Answer explanation

The word 'hid' means to conceal or obscure, so the correct answer choice is 'obscured' which has a similar meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

scatter; distribute

• disperse

• inundation

• prevails

• chided

Answer explanation

To scatter or distribute means to disperse. The correct choice is 'disperse' as it is the most appropriate synonym for the given words.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

hatred; hostility

• prodigious

• showing good judgment; perceptive

• rancor

• distraught

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rancor' which means hatred or hostility. It is the most suitable option that matches the given definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

thoughtful; reflective

• pensive

• distraught

• renowned

• prodigious

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'pensive' which means thoughtful and reflective, capturing the essence of the given words.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

flood; outpouring

• chided

• inundation

• remains

• relief; peace

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'inundation' as it is a synonym for flood or outpouring, making it the most suitable option in the context provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

hated; despised

• prevails

• obscured

• abhorred

• chided

Answer explanation

The words 'hated' and 'despised' indicate a strong feeling of disgust or loathing, which aligns with the meaning of 'abhorred', making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

famous; well-known

• remnants

• rancor

• distraught

• renowned

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'renowned' which means famous or well-known. It is the most suitable synonym for the given description.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

controls; dominates

• prevails

• entreats

• disperses

• inundates

Answer explanation

In this context, 'controls; dominates' is synonymous with 'prevails', making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

scorn; disdain (disrespect)

• civil

• idolatry

• contempt

• solace

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'contempt' because both 'scorn' and 'disdain' are synonyms for contempt, which means disrespect or disdain towards someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4