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Unit 4 Vocabulary Review: 11th grade

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11th Grade

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each group of synonyms with its correct term.

irreconcilable

Synonyms: elaborate, decorated, embellished, intricate, lavish

oust

Synonyms: reckless, careless, rash, thoughtless, hasty

imprudent

Synonyms: incompatible, conflicting, discordant, unresolvable, contradictory

ornate

Synonyms: expel, remove, eject, overthrow, displace

incite

Synonyms: provoke, instigate, spur, stir up, agitate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MATCH QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match each group of synonyms with its correct term.

pinnacle

Synonyms: pathetic, wretched, miserable, lamentable, woeful

reproach

Synonyms: assume, hypothesize, propose, suggest, presume

plausible

Synonyms: believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely

postulate

Synonyms: peak, summit, apex, zenith, climax

pitiable

Synonyms: blame, criticize, scold, rebuke, reprimand

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

3.

MATCH QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match each group of synonyms with their correct term.

unprecendented

Synonyms: unparalleled, novel, exceptional, unique, groundbreaking

squalid

Synonyms: menacing, ominous, threatening, evil, malevolent

repudiate

Synonyms: absolute, total, complete, outright, sheer

sinister

Synonyms: filthy, dirty, wretched, foul, sordid

unmitigated

Synonyms: reject, deny, renounce, disown, dismiss

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

4.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb.

Groups:

(a) Nouns

,

(b) Adverbs

,

(c) Adjectives

,

(d) Verbs

His failure inspired pity among his friends

The squalid conditions in the slums shocked the visitors.

The board members voted to oust the corrupt official

The ousted CEO struggled to find a new position

The animal was pitiably thin and clearly neglected.

  • The leader's harsh words incited the crowd to revolt.

The parties were irreconcilably opposed, leaving no room for negotiation.

The technology advanced unprecedentedly, changing industries overnight.

The couple's irreconcilability led to their separation.

The repudiation of the contract left both parties at odds.

The community pitied the man's unfortunate circumstances.

The plausibility of her alibi was questioned by the investigators.

He imprudently invested all his savings in a risky venture.

The teacher reproached the students for their lack of effort.

  • The ornate architecture of the cathedral was breathtaking.

The scientist presented a postulated theory based on her research.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word belongs in each sentence? Use your context clues.

incite

Their differences were ___________, and no matter how hard they tried, they could not find common ground.

imprudent

The reckless driver made the ___________ decision to speed through the red light and put everyone in danger.

oust

The old mansion was ________, with intricate carvings and gold accents decorating every room.

ornate

The protest leader’s speech _________ the crowd, stirring them to take immediate action.

irreconcilable

After months of controvery, the board finally ________ the CEO, removing him from his position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read each sentence and use your context clues to determine which word goes in each sentence.

plausible

The stray dog looked ________, thin, and shivering in the cold rain.

postulate

His explanation seemed _________, but something about it didn't quite add up.

reproach

The teacher gave the students a stern _________, scolding them for not turning in their homework.

pinnacle

Scientists _________ that life may exist on other planets, though their is no definitive proof.

pitiable

Standing on the mountain's _________, she felt like she was on top of the world.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using context clues, determine which word belongs in each sentence.

unprecendented

The abandoned house had a ________ air, with shadows lurking in every corner.

repudiate

Despite the evidence, the politician __________ the accusations, denying any wrongdoing.

squalid

The project was an _________ failure, with no part of it going as planned.

unmitigated

The living conditions in the camp were _______, with filth and decay everywhere.

sinister

The sudden growth of the company was _______, something no one had predicted.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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