The World on a Turtles Back Vocab

What is the meaning of the word "delicacies" in the context of food?

• Simple dishes

• Rare and luxurious foods

• Common snacks

• Spicy foods

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Which of the following is a synonym for "frantically"?

• Calmly

• Slowly

• Hysterically

• Methodically

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What is the antonym of "vanquish"?

• Defeat

• Conquer

• Surrender

• Overcome

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

• The metal was too pliable to be used in construction.

• The teacher was very pliable with the students' requests.

• The rock was pliable and could be easily shaped.

• The rules were pliable and could not be bent.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the best synonym for "delicacies".

• Staples

• Treats

• Junk food

• Leftovers

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In which sentence is "frantically" used correctly?

• She frantically organized her desk, taking her time with each item.

• He frantically searched for his keys, knowing he was late.

• They frantically enjoyed the calm evening.

• The cat frantically slept on the windowsill.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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What is the meaning of "vanquish" in the context of a competition?

• To participate

• To lose

• To win decisively

• To draw

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Which of the following is an antonym for "pliable"?

• Flexible

• Rigid

• Malleable

• Supple

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Use "delicacies" in a sentence.

• The delicacies were too bland for my taste.

• He enjoyed the delicacies prepared by the street vendors.

• She found the delicacies to be quite ordinary.

• The delicacies were nothing special.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the correct use of "vanquish" in a sentence.

• The hero managed to vanquish his fears.

• She vanquished the cake with ease.

• They vanquished the homework quickly.

• He vanquished the peaceful evening.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4