Vocabulary Practice Quiz

Match the word "Boast" with its correct definition or synonym.

• To praise or glorify excessively

• To show off or speak with pride

• To rid of impurities

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Match the word "Elicit" with its correct definition or synonym.

• To imitate or mimic

• To draw out a response or reaction

• To feel disinterested or lacking enthusiasm

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Match the word "Epitome" with its correct definition or synonym.

• A typical or ideal example

• To cleanse or remove harmful elements

• A false or misleading suggestion

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Match the word "Exhort" with its correct definition or synonym.

• To forcefully encourage or urge

• To surpass or go beyond

• To gather and carry off by force

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Match the word "Ingratiate" with its correct definition or synonym.

• To gain favor through deliberate effort

• To inspire or urge someone

• To take advantage of by deception

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Match the word "Innuendo" with its correct definition or synonym.

• A hidden or subtle hint

• Praised for one's achievements

• To cause to twist or bend

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Match the word "Intrinsic" with its correct definition or synonym.

• Necessary or essential in nature

• To relieve or comfort

• To ruin or spoil

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Jaded

• To move forward or excel

• Overly tired, bored, or worn out

• To force someone to act

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Loathsome

• Deeply unpleasant or disgusting

• To enjoy or take great pleasure in

• The compensation for a wrong or injury

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Laud

• To praise highly

• To bring comfort during a difficult time

• An accomplished skill or talent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4