Flight of Icarus Vocabulary Practice 1

What is the definition of the word "prowess"?

• Lack of skill or ability

• Exceptional skill or ability

• A state of confusion

• A feeling of sadness

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.

• The water was poised in the glass.

• He was poised with anger.

• She poised the book on the shelf.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "ingenious" mean?

• Lacking creativity

• Clever and inventive

• Extremely tired

• Very old

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• She felt exaltation after winning the race.

• The exaltation was too heavy to carry.

• He exaltation the book on the table.

• The exaltation was a type of fruit.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "submerged"?

• Floating on the surface

• Completely covered or hidden

• Partially visible

• Very dry

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In which sentence is the word "anxiety" used correctly?

• The anxiety was a type of flower.

• He felt anxiety before the big test.

• She anxiety the book on the shelf.

• The anxiety was a delicious meal.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Define the word "frantic."

• Calm and relaxed

• Wild or distraught with fear or anxiety

• Very slow

• Extremely happy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses the word "moderate" correctly?

• The weather was moderate, not too hot or cold.

• He moderate the book on the table.

• She was moderate with excitement.

• The moderate was a type of bird.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "bitterly" mean?

• Sweetly and kindly

• With great anger or resentment

• Very quietly

• Extremely slowly

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "bewitched."

• The magician bewitched the audience with his tricks.

• She bewitched the book on the shelf.

• The bewitched was a type of dance.

• He felt bewitched after eating the meal.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept