Post-secondary Vocab Quiz

What is the definition of the word "strive"?

• To give up easily

• To make great efforts to achieve something

• To ignore completely

• To relax and do nothing

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "efficient."

• The efficient worker took twice as long to complete the task.

• The efficient machine used less energy to produce more output.

• The efficient student never completed any of his assignments.

• The efficient car consumed more fuel than expected.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What does the word "egregious" mean?

• Outstandingly bad or shocking

• Slightly noticeable

• Extremely good

• Hard to detect

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the sentence that uses the word "elaborate" correctly.

• The elaborate plan was simple and easy to understand.

• She wore an elaborate dress with detailed designs.

• He gave an elaborate answer with only one word.

• The elaborate meal consisted of just bread and water.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.3

What is the definition of "accessible"?

• Difficult to reach

• Easy to approach or enter

• Hidden from view

• Impossible to find

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence correctly uses the word "employer"?

• The employer was hired by the new company.

• The employer provided benefits to all employees.

• The employer was looking for a new job.

• The employer was late to the interview.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

What does "resourceful" mean?

• Lacking creativity

• Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

• Always needing help

• Unwilling to try new things

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that uses "compliant" correctly.

• The compliant child refused to follow any rules.

• The compliant software was difficult to use with other systems.

• The compliant dog always listened to his owner's commands.

• The compliant student always argued with the teacher.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "ambiguous"?

• Clear and easy to understand

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Extremely detailed

• Very specific

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Select the sentence that uses "consolidate" correctly.

• The company decided to consolidate its resources to save money.

• The teacher consolidated the students by giving them more homework.

• The athlete consolidated his performance by skipping practice.

• The chef consolidated the recipe by adding a lot more ingredients.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6