Week 7 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "ambition" in the following sentence? "Her ambition to become a doctor drove her to study hard every day."

• Laziness

• Desire to achieve

• Fear of failure

• Lack of interest

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "woe" in this sentence: "The villagers expressed their woe after the storm destroyed their homes."

• Happiness

• Sorrow

• Excitement

• Confusion

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word best describes the role of "maidens" in the following sentence? "The maidens gathered flowers in the meadow, singing joyfully."

• Young women

• Old men

• Children

• Animals

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In the sentence "After a long day, he fell into a deep slumber," what does the word "slumber" mean?

• Dance

• Sleep

• Eat

• Run

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of "grove" in the sentence: "They walked through the grove of olive trees, enjoying the shade."

• A single tree

• A small forest

• A mountain

• A river

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "labyrinth" in this sentence: "The garden was designed like a labyrinth, with paths that twisted and turned unexpectedly."

• A straight path

• A maze

• A bridge

• A tunnel

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "avenge" mean in the sentence: "He vowed to avenge his brother's defeat in the tournament."

• Forgive

• Celebrate

• Seek revenge

• Ignore

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "exuberance" in this sentence: "The children's exuberance was evident as they played in the park, laughing and shouting with joy."

• Sadness

• Energy and enthusiasm

• Silence

• Anger

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The melancholy tune of the violin filled the room," what does "melancholy" mean?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Loud

• Fast

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "devoured" in this sentence: "After the long hike, they devoured their sandwiches in minutes."

• Nibbled

• Ignored

• Ate hungrily

• Threw away

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept