Unit 4 Vocabulary

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The documentary highlighted the __________ of endangered species struggling to survive due to deforestation and climate change.

• keepsake

• plight

• strand

• reverie

• ovation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The protesters aimed to ________ the corrupt dictator that had ruled the country for decades.

• repent

• discredit

• topple

• idolize

• acquit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The new solar panels can _________ enough electricity to power the entire building.

• deem

• discredit

• generate

• scan

• topple

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word best completes the following sentence?

After realizing the harm he had caused, he sought forgiveness and vowed to ________ for his actions.

• revocation

• repent

• idolize

• generate

• acquit

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word best completes the following sentence?

Many young fans __________ celebrities, often overlooking their flaws and seeing them as perfect role models.

• idolize

• acquit

• deem

• ovation

• reverie

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The jury found the evidence insufficient and decided to _________ the defendant of all charges.

• acquit

• deem

• devastate

• idolize

• topple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best completes the following sentence?

Their argument over who got the last slice of pizza seemed __________ compared to the real issues they needed to resolve.

• petty

• elusive

• mortal

• plight

• strife

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The nation was torn apart by political __________, with opposing groups clashing over control of the government.

• strife

• revocation

• ingratitude

• discredit

• plight

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The detective spent months chasing down leads, but the criminal remained _______, always staying one step ahead.

• elusive

• acquit

• revocation

• petty

• repent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which word best completes the following sentence?

The actor received a standing _________ from the audience after delivering a powerful and emotional performance.

• ovation

• ingratitude

• keepsake

• plight

• strand

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F