10/21 Vocab Work- 10th grade

Fill in the blank with the correct word. The detective was cautious and moved __ through the dark alley.

• warily

• dour

• insidious

• bereft

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Fill in the blank with the correct word. The couple felt __ after the sudden loss of their pet.

• bereft

• dour

• warily

• insidious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word. The teacher emphasized the importance of citing sources __ in research papers.

• verbatim

• dour

• warily

• insidious

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Fill in the blank with the correct word. His __ expression made everyone feel unwelcome at the meeting.

• dour

• warily

• insidious

• bereft

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The plan seemed helpful at first, but it turned out to be quite __.

• insidious

• dour

• warily

• bereft

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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

In the sentence, "The company's decision to adulterate the product with cheaper materials disappointed many loyal customers," what does "adulterate" most likely mean?

• Improve

• Purify

• Contaminate

• Enhance

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In this sentence, "Despite the challenges, she showed great fortitude in pursuing her dreams." What does "fortitude" most likely mean?

• Weakness

• Courage

• Indifference

• Doubt

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

In this sentence, "He stood there with his mouth gape, unable to believe the news." What does "gape" most likely mean?

• Closed

• Smiling

• Open wide

• Frowning

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In this sentence, "The spy operated under the guise of a businessman." What does "guise" most likely mean?

• Disguise

• Reality

• Identity

• Transparency

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In this sentence, "The new material was extremely pliable and easy to shape." What does "pliable" most likely mean?

• Rigid

• Flexible

• Fragile

• Heavy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4