11/12 Week 2&3 Vocab Practice

What does "abate" mean?

• to give up a position

• to reduce or lessen

• to really hate

• to refrain from doing something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "abdicating"?

• to give up a position

• to be loud and enthusiastic

• to be out of date

• to be friendly and helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does "adversity" refer to?

• a sanctuary

• a prejudice

• hardship or misfortune

• something beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "aesthetic"?

• pertaining to beauty

• very dry

• bold

• short and rude

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "benevolent" mean?

• out of the context of time

• enthusiastic and loud

• friendly and helpful

• to really hate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

During the drought, the community had to __ its water usage to conserve resources.

• abhor

• abate

• bias

• boisterous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The teacher was known for her __ approach, always maintaining a positive environment in her classroom.

• brusque

• amicable

• anachronistic

• arid

The sudden change in his behavior was seen as an __ from his usual demeanor.

• abate

• aberration

• asylum

• benevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

It is vital to __ from participating in activities that may harm your well-being.

• abate

• bias

• abstain

• boisterous

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The __ conditions made it difficult for crops to grow, leading to a poor harvest.

• arid

• amicable

• benevolent

• aberration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F