Unit 2 Vocabulary Activity #1

The young songwriter was upset by the​​ (a)   of the audience members.

• animadversion
• brackish
• halcyon

Answer explanation

Animadversion (noun): A comment that indicates harsh criticism or disapproval. (Ex. If a member of the audience screamed "The song you wrote stinks!" they would have yelled an animadversion).

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The passengers of the shipwreck became ill after drinking​ (a)   water.

• brackish
• animadversion
• devious

Answer explanation

Brackish (adjective): Refers to murky, cloudy, or dirty water with an unpleasant salty taste. (Ex. Ocean water is considered brackish because of its salty and gritty nature).

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The detective used​ (a)   methods to try and get the suspect to confess.

• incendiary
• devious
• avid

Answer explanation

Devious (adjective): Describes an act that is committed in a sly, shifty, or underhanded way (Ex. The spy used devious methods, like wearing a disguise, to steal the painting).

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Asking someone about their favorite music and movies is a popular ​ (a)   on a first date.

• sacrilege
• brackish
• gambit

Answer explanation

Gambit (noun): Used to describe an opening move or act in a situation. (Ex. A player's first move in a game of chess is known as an "opening gambit").

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

His grandmother often told stories about the ​​ (a)   days of her childhood, when life was carefree and full of fun.

• animadversion
• devious
• halcyon

Answer explanation

Halcyon (noun): a word relating to the mythical Greek bird that is used to describe something as calm, peaceful, and happy (Ex. Childhood is often referred to as a halcyon period in our lives because of its generally happy, peaceful, and carefree nature).

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During the investigation, the chief discovered an ​ (a)   device, which is believed to have caused the fire.

• halycon
• avid
• incendiary

Answer explanation

Incendiary (adjective): describes something designed to intentionally cause a fire. NOTE: The word can also be used to describe someone or something that sparks a rebellion.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Many innocent people were injured during the violent​ (a)   of that World War II battle.

• myopic
• halcyon
• maelstrom

Answer explanation

Maelstrom (noun): a situation that resembles a whirlpool of violence and destruction.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The committee’s​ (a)   decision to cut arts programs failed to consider the long-term benefits of creative education for students.

• avid
• myopic
• indendiary

Answer explanation

Myopic (adjective): lacking foresight; or the inability to consider future consequences for current actions.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The archeologists were accused of committing a​ (a)   after they dug up an ancient burial ground.

• gambit
• maelstrom
• sacrilege

Answer explanation

Sacrilege (noun): improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Most writers are also (a)   readers who have loved books since childhood.

• incendiary
• devious
• avid

Answer explanation

Avid (adjective): describes an intense eagerness to do something (Ex. During the pandemic, many people adopted new hobbies like record collecting, poetry writing, crocheting, and more. They continue to do these activities during all of their spare time. They are considered avid).

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CCSS.L.11-12.5