Vocab 9 Week 1 Q2

What is the definition of the word "pliant"?

• Rigid and unyielding

• Flexible and easily influenced

• Loud and noisy

• Extremely hungry

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which part of speech does the word "mortification" belong to?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.9-10.4B

Identify a synonym for the word "tropic."

• Arctic

• Equatorial

• Temperate

• Frigid

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "ravenous"?

• Satisfied

• Hungry

• Full

• Content

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word "clamor"?

• Silence

• A loud and confused noise

• A gentle whisper

• A soft melody

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the word "pliant" in a sentence.

• The metal rod was so pliant that it snapped easily.

• The teacher was pliant and refused to change the rules.

• The pliant clay was perfect for molding into different shapes.

• The rock was pliant and could be bent with ease.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Use the word "mortification" in a sentence.

• She felt a sense of mortification when she tripped on stage.

• The mortification of the plant was evident in its growth.

• His mortification was clear when he won the award.

• The mortification of the cake was delicious.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "tropic"?

• The tropic climate was cold and snowy.

• The tropic regions are known for their warm weather.

• The tropic winds brought a chill to the air.

• The tropic fruits were sour and unripe.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Use the word "ravenous" in a sentence.

• After the feast, he was still ravenous and wanted more.

• The ravenous cat ignored the food and went to sleep.

• She was ravenous after eating a large meal.

• The ravenous dog refused to eat anything.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Use the word "clamor" in a sentence.

• The clamor of the crowd was deafening during the concert.

• The clamor of the library was soothing and quiet.

• The clamor of the night was peaceful and serene.

• The clamor of the forest was silent and still.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.3D