Exploring Vocabulary: Meaning and Use

What does the word "justify" mean?

• To make something more complicated

• To show or prove to be right or reasonable

• To acquire something new

• To be offensive

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• The movie's plot was so simple, it didn't intrigue me at all.

• I intrigue my shoes every morning.

• She was intrigue by the boring lecture.

• The cake was too intrigue to eat.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "acquire"?

• To lose something

• To obtain or get something

• To justify an action

• To be offensive

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "genial."

• The teacher was genial, always smiling and welcoming.

• The weather was too genial to go outside.

• He was too genial to finish his homework.

• The food was genial and tasteless.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "offensive" mean?

• Pleasant and agreeable

• Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry

• To acquire something

• To be justified

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses the word "ruthless" correctly?

• The ruthless kitten was too scared to play.

• The ruthless businessman did not hesitate to fire employees.

• She was ruthless in her kindness.

• The weather was ruthless and sunny.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "vindictive"?

• Forgiving and kind

• Having or showing a strong desire for revenge

• To acquire something new

• To be genial

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the sentence that uses "justify" correctly.

• She tried to justify her actions by explaining her reasons.

• He justified the cake with frosting.

• The weather was justify and warm.

• The book was too justify to read.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "intrigue" mean?

• To bore someone

• To arouse the curiosity or interest of

• To justify an action

• To be offensive

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "acquire."

• She acquired a new skill after months of practice.

• He acquired the cake with frosting.

• The weather was acquire and warm.

• The book was too acquire to read.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept