11th Vocabulary Words Week 7

During a group project, Arjun was described as 'affable' by his teammates. What does 'affable' mean?

• Shapeless

• Courteous and pleasant

• Illegal

• Scholarly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During the school debate, Priya argued that to 'aggrandize' means to increase in ______, power, or wealth.

• Shapelessness

• Greatness

• Insularity

• Erudition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During a science class, Henry was asked to describe a substance that is 'shapeless, without definite form'. Which word should he use?

• Aura

• Insular

• Amorphous

• Gossamer

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

During a school play, Avery was praised for having a unique 'aura'. What does 'aura' refer to?

• Illegal traffic

• A distinctive air or personal quality

• Scholarly knowledge

• Thin, light cloth.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

'Contraband' refers to ______ traffic or smuggled goods.

• Legal

• Scholarly

• Illegal

• Insular

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

During a literature class, Olivia asked, 'What is the meaning of 'erudite'?

• Narrow in outlook

• Incapable of being understood

• Scholarly, learned

• Thin and light.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Nora was admiring a beautiful spider web in the garden. She thought it looked thin, light, and delicate. Which word best describes the spider web?

• Gossamer

• Insular

• Affable

• Infer

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Samuel was able to 'infer' the solution by ______.

• Reasoning

• Smuggling

• Erudition

• Insularity

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Samuel described the confusing character as 'inscrutable'. What does 'inscrutable' mean?

• Easy to understand

• Incapable of being understood

• Relating to an island

• Courteous and pleasant.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During a class discussion, Abigail realized that being 'insular' refers to being narrow in ______ or experience.

• Wealth

• Outlook

• Form

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4