Wordly Wise 3000-Book 7-Lesson 1-Word List

What is the meaning of the word "abate"?

• To increase

• To lessen

• To ignore

• To argue

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the context to determine the meaning of the word "epidemic" in the following sentence: "The flu epidemic spread quickly through the school, causing many students to miss classes."

• A small outbreak

• A widespread occurrence

• A minor inconvenience

• A local event

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root "bell" meaning "war"?

• Abate

• Belligerent

• Industrious

• Precise

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The scientist had to be very _______ in her measurements to ensure accurate results."

• Sham

• Precise

• Irrelevant

• Infuriate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the word "acknowledge"?

• To ignore

• To recognize

• To devastate

• To estimate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the context to determine the meaning of the word "evict" in the following sentence: "The landlord decided to evict the tenants who had not paid rent for three months."

• To welcome

• To remove

• To assist

• To ignore

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following words is derived from the Greek root "path" meaning "disease"?

• Epidemic

• Industrious

• Authority

• Sham

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The judge remained _______ throughout the trial, ensuring a fair decision."

• Infuriate

• Impartial

• Sham

• Abate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the word "agent"?

• A person who acts on behalf of another

• A devastating event

• A precise measurement

• A long journey

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the context to determine the meaning of the word "industrious" in the following sentence: "The industrious student completed all her assignments ahead of time."

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Irrelevant

• Infuriated

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept