2nd Block-English Vocabulary

During a group project, Juan felt a sense of "exasperation" when the team couldn't agree on a plan. What is the meaning of "exasperation"?

• Calmness

• Irritation, frustration

• Happiness

• Excitement

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

During a group project, Juan suggested that the team should keep their ideas controlled, repressed, restricted to avoid going off-topic. Which word describes Juan's suggestion?

• Venerable

• Restrained

• Subtle

• Intuitive

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

Riley is known as a venerable member of the community. What does "venerable" mean?

• Respected because of age

• Young and inexperienced

• Disliked by many

• Unimportant

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

During a group project, Juan worked avidly to complete his part. What does "avidly" mean in this context?

• Lazily

• Eagerly

• Slowly

• Indifferently

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Riley has a predilection for Italian cuisine. What does "predilection" refer to?

• Dislike for something

• A preference or special liking for something

• A fear of something

• An aversion to something

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Juan and Riley are editing a document. What does it mean to "abbreviate" a word in their document?

• To lengthen

• To shorten

• To complicate

• To confuse

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Riley and Juan are organizing a community event. Which word describes their "friendly and helpful" nature?

• Benevolent

• Ominous

• Hackneyed

• Subtle

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

Riley has always been known for their ability to predict events before they happen. What does "clairvoyant" mean?

• Unable to see

• Exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

• Easily confused

• Unaware of surroundings

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CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Riley and Juan were discussing the latest movie they watched. Riley said the plot was quite "hackneyed". What did Riley mean?

• Original and new

• Clichéd, worn out by overuse

• Rarely used

• Highly innovative

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

Riley and Juan were discussing a movie. Riley said the movie was "superficial". What does "superficial" mean?

• Deep and meaningful

• Shallow; lacking depth

• Highly detailed

• Thoroughly examined

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4