ELA Vocab 3

The runner had a clear shot to score, but at the last second, he stopped and refused to move forward, surprising everyone watching.

Question:
Which word best describes the runner's sudden refusal to continue?

• Balk

• Bemuse

• Benign

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

At lunch, the group of friends exchanged playful, light-hearted remarks, laughing at each other's jokes without any real criticism.

Question:
What word describes their friendly and teasing conversation?

• Chagrin

• Banter

• Bursar

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The student raised his voice and aggressively challenged the teacher, refusing to follow any directions given.

Question:
Which word best describes the student's hostile behavior?

• Belligerent

• catharsis

• Benign

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During the confusing math lesson, Sarah stared at the board with a puzzled look, unsure of what was happening.

Question:
Which word best describes Sarah's confusion?

• bemuse

• decapitate

• balk

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The doctor smiled and assured the patient that the growth was harmless and not cancerous.

Question:
Which word describes the growth that was not harmful?

• benign

• precipitate

• belligerent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

When John needed to pay his school fees, he went to the office responsible for handling all financial matters at the university.

Question:
What is the name of the person in charge of financial accounts at a school or university?

• bursar

• bemuse

• banter

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

After watching the emotional movie, she felt a great release of tension and emotion, as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

Question:
Which word best describes this emotional release?

• catharsis

• chagrin

• balk

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

When the teacher announced that everyone’s projects were being displayed, Tom realized he had forgotten to include his name, causing him great embarrassment.

Question:
Which word describes Tom's feeling of embarrassment or distress?

• Chagrin

• Decapitate

• Belligerent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In medieval times, criminals were often punished severely, sometimes losing their heads as a form of execution.

Which word describes this act of cutting off someone’s head?

• decapitate

• precipitate

• benign

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The sudden announcement of layoffs caused panic, as no one expected the decision to happen so quickly.

Question:
Which word describes something happening suddenly or without warning?

• precipitate

• balk

• catharsis

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6