Vocabulary Challenge: Strategic Thinking

A student is trying to determine whether a story they heard is true or not. The story is of ______ authenticity.

• apocryphal

• arcane

• expedient

• raconteur

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During a debate, a speaker uses hand movements to ______ their points.

• Convene

• Gesticulate

• Exude

• Vacillate

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.1

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

A person known for telling amusing and interesting stories is best described as a ______.

• Expedient

• Apocryphal

• Arcane

• Convene

• Raconteur

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

A committee is called together to discuss a new policy. Which word best describes this action?

• Convene

• Mortify

• Reiterate

• Imperturbable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

A person remains calm and composed even in stressful situations. Which vocabulary word best describes this trait? Fill in the blank: An __________ person remains calm and composed even in stressful situations.

• Imperturbable

• Apocryphal

• Convene

• Expedient

• Arcane

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

A student is trying to solve a problem and keeps changing their mind about the best approach. Which word best describes this behavior? Fill in the blank: The student tends to _______ when faced with difficult decisions.

• Vacillate

• Exude

• Subterfuge

• Increment

A person uses a clever trick to avoid a difficult situation. Which vocabulary word best describes this action?

He used _______ to get out of the tricky situation.

• Expedient

• Subterfuge

• Apocryphal

• Arcane

• Convene

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

A teacher repeats instructions to ensure all students understand. Which word best describes this action?

• Reiterate

• Exude

• Convene

• Apocryphal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

A person feels embarrassed by a mistake they made in public. Which vocabulary word best describes this feeling?

• Mortify

• Arcane

• Increment

• Raconteur

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A person is known for their light-heartedness and humor in serious situations. Which vocabulary word best describes this trait? Fill in the blank: This person is known for their ______.

• levity

• convene

• apocryphal

• arcane

• expedient

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6