Unit 2.2 Vocabulary (level f)

What does the word "ameliorate" mean?

• To make worse

• To improve

• To ignore

• To complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes someone who is immature or not fully developed?

• Occult

• Ex officio

• Callow

• Surmise

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "drivel"?

• Serious discussion

• Saliva or foolish talk

• A type of dance

• A scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "ex officio" mean?

• By accident

• By virtue of holding a certain office

• By mistake

• By popular vote

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "infringe" mean?

• To support

• To violate

• To create

• To celebrate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Who is an "interloper"?

• A welcome guest

• A person who is not wanted

• A famous celebrity

• A skilled worker

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "lassitude" refer to?

• Energy and excitement

• Weariness of body or mind

• A type of dance

• A scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "occult" mean?

• Easily visible

• Hidden from view

• Very common

• Loud and clear

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does "permeate" mean?

• To block

• To spread through

• To destroy

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "surmise" mean?

• To know for sure

• To think without certain evidence

• To ignore completely

• To celebrate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4