CommonLit: Vocabulary List 1 (8th)

What is the meaning of the word "intrigue"?

• To bore

• To provoke interest

• To anger

• To confuse

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences uses the word "acquire" correctly?

• She managed to acquire a new skill over the summer.

• He was acquire by the loud noise.

• They acquire the room with decorations.

• The dog was acquire in the backyard.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how a person can be both genial and ruthless in different situations. Provide examples to support your explanation.

• A person can be genial at a family gathering but ruthless in business negotiations.

• A person can be genial when meeting new people but ruthless when playing sports.

• A person can be genial when helping others but ruthless when defending their rights.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the best synonym for "vindictive"?

• Forgiving

• Vengeful

• Kind

• Generous

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "offensive"?

• The offensive smell made everyone leave the room.

• She was offensive in her praise of the artwork.

• He made an offensive to the team.

• The offensive was well-received by the audience.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Create a scenario where a character's actions can be described as "ruthless." Explain why their actions fit this description.

• A business leader fires half of the staff to cut costs without considering their well-being.

• A student studies hard to get good grades.

• A teacher helps a struggling student.

• A friend shares their lunch with someone who forgot theirs.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does it mean to "justify" an action?

• To criticize it

• To explain or defend it

• To ignore it

• To repeat it

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "genial"?

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Sad

• Angry

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the word that best completes the sentence: "Her _______ nature made her popular among her peers."

• Vindictive

• Offensive

• Genial

• Ruthless

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe a situation where someone might need to "justify" their actions. What evidence might they use to support their justification?

• A student caught cheating on a test might justify their actions by explaining the pressure they felt to succeed.

• A person who donates to charity justifies their actions by showing their tax receipts.

• A driver who speeds justifies their actions by saying they were late for work.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking