Vocabulary Challenge: Balboa Edition

What does the word "discord" mean in the context of relationships?

• Harmony between people

• Disagreement between people

• A formal agreement

• A musical chord

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following best describes the term "cede"?

• To acquire new territory

• To give up power or territory

• To maintain control

• To negotiate terms

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 "pristine" when referring to an environment?

• Polluted and damaged

• In its original condition; unspoiled

• Recently renovated

• Artificially created

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How would you define "distinction" in the context of comparing two similar items?

• A similarity between items

• A difference in contrast between similar things or people

• A shared characteristic

• An identical feature

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "protrude" mean when describing an object's position?

• To be hidden from view

• To extend beyond; to stick out

• To be perfectly aligned

• To be recessed

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In what context would you use the word "provision"?

• The act of taking away resources

• The action of providing or supplying something for use

• The process of consuming resources

• The refusal to supply

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• The discord between the two teams led to a peaceful resolution.

• The discord in the orchestra created a beautiful harmony.

• The discord among the committee members resulted in a heated debate.

• The discord was resolved by signing a new treaty.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "cede":

• The country decided to cede its cultural heritage to the museum.

• The leader refused to cede any territory despite the pressure.

• The company ceded its profits to the shareholders.

• The athlete ceded his position to the newcomer.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the sentence that uses "pristine" correctly:

• The pristine car was covered in mud after the rally.

• The pristine forest was untouched by human activity.

• The pristine building was in ruins after the earthquake.

• The pristine artwork was damaged during the move.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "protrude"?

• The painting was protruding from the wall, making it hard to see.

• The mountain protruded into the sky, visible from miles away.

• The book protruded into the shelf, making it hard to remove.

• The tree protruded into the ground, making it hard to climb.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F