9G Vocab #8 Review

Which of the following sentences uses the word "incinerate" correctly in context?

• The chef decided to incinerate the vegetables to make them more tender.

• The firefighters worked hard to prevent the wildfire from incinerating the nearby homes.

• The artist used incinerate colors to paint the sunset.

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

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What is the best definition of the word "intrepid" as used in the following sentence? "The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle."

• Fearful

• Cautious

• Brave

• Reckless

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "larceny."

• The larceny of the painting was celebrated by the art community.

• The detective solved the case of larceny involving the stolen jewels.

• The larceny of the cake was a delicious event.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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In which context is the word "pliant" used correctly?

• The pliant metal was difficult to bend.

• The teacher appreciated the student's pliant attitude towards learning new concepts.

• The mountain was pliant and easy to climb.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Analyze the following sentence and determine the meaning of "pompous": "The pompous speaker bored the audience with his long-winded and self-important speech."

• Humble

• Modest

• Arrogant

• Concise

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the word "precipice"?

• The climber stood at the precipice, admiring the view below.

• The precipice of the book was its thrilling conclusion.

• The chef added a precipice of salt to the dish.

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

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What does the word "prototype" mean in the context of the following sentence? "The engineers tested the prototype of the new car model for safety."

• Final product

• Initial model

• Outdated version

• Blueprint

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Select the sentence that uses the word "rectify" correctly.

• The student hoped to rectify his mistake by studying harder for the next test.

• The artist rectified the canvas with bright colors.

• The chef rectified the soup by adding more salt.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

Evaluate the following sentence and determine the meaning of "reprieve": "The judge granted a reprieve, delaying the execution of the sentence."

• Punishment

• Delay

• Acceleration

• Cancellation

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Which of the following sentences uses the word "revile" correctly?

• The fans reviled the referee for his unfair decision.

• The teacher reviled the students for their excellent performance.

• The artist was reviled for his beautiful painting.

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

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