Word Study: Anglo-Saxon Prefix: BE-

Nate, who is very outgoing, is always the one to _______ the new student at school.

• befriend

• bewildered

• begrudge

• bemoan

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Cassidy seems to _______ her co-worker his recent pay raise.

• begrudge

• bewildered

• bedecked

• befriend

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Before you _______ today’s rain, remember that it waters all the fruits and vegetables we like to eat.

• bemoan

• bewildered

• bedecked

• befriend

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

All the rapid changes in technology can leave some people _______ and frustrated.

• bewildered

• begrudge

• bedecked

• befriend

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The palace is _______ in elaborate columns, gold-plated statues, and more.

• bedecked

• bewildered

• begrudge

• befriend

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Match each word below with its synonym.

• to express sorrow or distress over something

• bewildered

• hopelessly confused or puzzled

• begrudge

• to resent another’s good fortune

• befriend

• to become someone’s friend

• bemoan

• covered with decorations

• bedeck

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After the invading army (a)   the castle, the king was forced to surrender his kingdom.

• beseech

• besieged

• besmirch

• befitting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dr. O’Brien always conducts herself in a manner (a)   a distinguished scholar.

• beseech
• befitting
• besmirch
• belittle

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

I (a)   you to turn down the music! I am trying to study!

• beseech
• besieged

• besmirch

• befitting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Attempting to (a)   his opponent’s reputation, the candidate spread false rumors about the man’s past.

• beseech

• besieged

• besmirch

• befitting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4