Jr Vocab Set 3

Which of the following is an example of a retort?

• Writing a novel

• Giving a lecture

• Saying "Oh, really?" sarcastically

• Listening quietly

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes a speculative idea?

• Well-researched and proven

• based on a guess rather than actual knowledge

• Safe and guaranteed

• Established and factual

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following might be described as sporadic?

• Teeth brushing

• Going to School

• Calling a plumber

• Eating dinner

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the verb "alleviate" mean?

• To provide physical relief, as from pain

• To increase pain

• To ignore pain

• To cause pain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In what context is the word "archaic" used in the text?

• To describe something fashionable

• To describe something outdated

• To describe something innovative

• To describe something temporary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "blatant" mean?

• Subtle and hidden

• Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

• Slightly noticeable

• Difficult to detect

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "facetious"?

• Cleverly amusing in tone

• Serious and solemn

• Angry and aggressive

• Sad and melancholic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of these IS NOT a situation that could be described as "forlorn"?

• An old widow

• A factory that is empty and in poor condition

• A child at their birthday party

• The hope of raising 1 million dollars and curing cancer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When someone says that they "concur" they mean

• That they agree.

• That they disagree.

• That they will defer to whatever you think is best.

• That they want to engage in a debate.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If someone is described as "feckless" they

• have the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard

• display emotions easily, exaggeratedly, or inappropriately.

• are usually ineffective but also incompetent, inept, or without purpose

• are well-organized and detail-oriented

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4