Friday Vocab Word Work

Fill in the blank with the correct words. Her __ generosity was evident when she donated a significant amount to the local charity.

• largesse

• meager

• stingy

• frugal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The scientist's hypothesis was __, supported by extensive research and data.

• tenable

• untenable

• implausible

• doubtful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Fill in the blank with the correct words. Despite his __ nature, he couldn't resist buying the newest gadgets.

• acquisitive

• generous

• indifferent

• frugal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The __ comments from the critic made the author hesitant to publish her next book.

• invidious

• kind

• supportive

• encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Fill in the blank with the correct words. In order to maintain peace, the diplomat decided to __ confrontational discussions.

• eschew

• engage in

• initiate

• provoke

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which word describes a desire that cannot be satisfied?

• Taciturn

• Insatiable

• Tenable

• Acquisitive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What is the best word to describe a person who is reluctant to speak?

• Largesse

• Taciturn

• Carping

• Invidious

Which word means to avoid something deliberately?

• Eschew

• Congeal

• Belabor

• Insatiable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

What term refers to the act of giving generously?

• Largesse

• Acquisitive

• Invidious

• Carping

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

If a theory is well-supported and defensible, it is considered to be:

• Congealed

• Tenable

• Taciturn

• Invidious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4