TEWWG 3A Vocab Review

Using context clues from the sentence, determine the meaning of the word "sodden" as used in the following sentence: "After the heavy rain, the ground was sodden, making it difficult to walk without sinking into the mud."

• Hard

• Saturated

• Dry

• Cracked

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Analyze the context in which "pugnacious" is used in the sentence: "The pugnacious child was always ready to argue with his classmates over the smallest issues." What does "pugnacious" mean?

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

• Peaceful

• Shy

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the sentence "Her languid movements suggested she was not in a hurry," what does the word "languid" imply about her movements?

• Clumsy

• Slow

• Energetic

• Precise

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Determine the meaning of "desecrate" in the context of the sentence: "The vandals were arrested for attempting to desecrate the historic monument."

• Violate

• Honor

• Clean

• Preserve

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What does "temerity" mean in the sentence: "He had the temerity to question the professor's conclusion during the lecture"?

• Respect

• Fear

• Caution

• Audacity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In the sentence "The doleful music played at the funeral made everyone emotional," what does "doleful" mean?

• Loud

• Mournful

• Fast

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Analyze the use of "fractious" in the sentence: "The fractious crowd was difficult to control during the protest." What does "fractious" mean?

• Silent

• Calm

• Unruly

• Cooperative

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What does "decorum" mean in the context of the sentence: "The students were praised for their decorum during the formal event"?

• Disorganization

• Politeness

• Rudeness

• Noise

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In the sentence "His sullen demeanor made it clear he was not happy with the decision," what does "sullen" mean?

• Indifferent

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Excited

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Determine the meaning of "chasten" in the sentence: "The teacher hoped to chasten the students' behavior with a stern lecture."

• Ignore

• Reward

• Encourage

• Punish

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6