9G Vocab List #6 Review

Which of the following sentences uses the word "irate" correctly in context?

• The irate customer calmly thanked the manager for the excellent service.

• The irate customer shouted at the manager for the poor service.

• The irate customer smiled and left a generous tip for the waiter.

• The irate customer quietly read a book in the corner.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the correct definition of the word "marauder."

• A person who steals small items.

• A person who raids or plunders.

• A person who is extremely poor.

• A person who creates a rift.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• The pauper donated a large sum of money to charity.

• The pauper lived in a mansion with many servants.

• The pauper struggled to find enough food to eat each day.

• The pauper drove a luxury car to work.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "pilfer" mean in the following sentence? "The employee was caught trying to pilfer office supplies."

• Organize

• Steal

• Donate

• Purchase

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Create a sentence using the word "rift" that shows its meaning.

• The rift between the two friends was healed after they talked.

• The rift was a beautiful addition to the garden.

• The rift was a delicious dish served at the party.

• The rift was a new song by the band.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "semblance"?

• The semblance of the cake was perfect, but it tasted terrible.

• The semblance of the cake was delicious and moist.

• The semblance of the cake was a new recipe.

• The semblance of the cake was a family tradition.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does it mean to "surmount" a challenge?

• To avoid it

• To overcome it

• To ignore it

• To create it

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Use the word "terminate" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The company decided to terminate the project after it was completed successfully.

• The company decided to terminate the project by expanding it further.

• The company decided to terminate the project by starting a new one.

• The company decided to terminate the project by hiring more staff.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• The trite idea was innovative and fresh.

• The trite idea was overused and lacked originality.

• The trite idea was complex and difficult to understand.

• The trite idea was a new concept in the industry.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does it mean to "usurp" power?

• To share it

• To seize it unlawfully

• To give it away

• To ignore it

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept