Vocabulary Lesson 4-2

The detective worked hard to ___ the truth behind the case.

• Ascertain

• Skulk

• Obfuscate

• Mislead

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

After years of hard work, his academic ___ was celebrated by the entire school.

• Venial

• Attainment

• Failure

• Neglect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

She didn’t seem bothered at all and remained ___ even in the face of disaster.

• Nonchalant

• Supercilious

• Anxious

• Distressed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The teacher asked if I wanted to be ___ with the club, but I declined.

• Affiliated

• Invulnerable

• Detached

• Isolated

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

His argument was so ___ that no one could disagree with him.

• Cogent

• Finite

• Weak

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The storm caused the crowd to ___ quickly from the park.

• Disperse

• Expunge

• Gather

• Assemble

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Despite the criticism, she felt ___ to the harsh words and continued confidently.

• Panacea

• Invulnerable

• Vulnerable

• Sensitive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Her constant smirking and ___ attitude made it difficult to work with her.

• Supercilious

• Malevolent

• Humble

• Kind

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The old man decided to ___ his precious painting collection to the museum.

• Bequeath

• Ascertain

• Hoard

• Conceal

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The villain in the movie had a ___ desire to harm the hero.

• Malevolent

• Uncanny

• Benevolent

• Kind

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4