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Vocabulary Word Practice

Authored by Emily Ludrick

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

Vocabulary Word Practice
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The __ nature of the greedy businessman led him to constantly desire more wealth and possessions.

acquisitive

belabor

carping

congeal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The professor refused to __ the same point over and over, knowing the students had grasped the concept.

belabor

eschew

congeal

invidious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The __ critic was always quick to find fault with the new exhibit, despite its merits.

carping

acquisitive

taciturn

tenable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The wealthy philanthropist's __ donation to the charity was deeply appreciated by the community.

largesse

taciturn

tenable

insatiable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The __ politician carefully avoided making any controversial statements during the debate.

taciturn

acquisitive

insatiable

carping

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What does 'belabor' mean?

to discuss or explain at excessive length

having a strong desire to acquire and possess

to avoid or shun

likely to cause resentment or animosity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The __ critic's endless complaints about the new restaurant's menu were beginning to wear on the owner.

taciturn

acquisitive

carping

congeal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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