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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: expel, remove, eject, overthrow, displace

imprudent

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

ornate

Synonyms: incompatible, conflicting, discordant, unresolvable, contradictory

incite

Synonyms: reckless, careless, rash, thoughtless, hasty

oust

Synonyms: elaborate, decorated, embellished, intricate, lavish

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: blame, criticize, scold, rebuke, reprimand

reproach

Synonyms: pathetic, wretched, miserable, lamentable, woeful

pitiable

Synonyms: peak, summit, apex, zenith, climax

plausible

Synonyms: believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely

postulate

Synonyms: assume, hypothesize, propose, suggest, presume

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.

sinister

Synonyms: menacing, ominous, threatening, evil, malevolent

unmitigated

Synonyms: absolute, total, complete, outright, sheer

squalid

Synonyms: reject, deny, renounce, disown, dismiss

unprecendented

Synonyms: unparalleled, novel, exceptional, unique, groundbreaking

repudiate

Synonyms: filthy, dirty, wretched, foul, sordid

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

The ousted CEO struggled to find a new position

He imprudently invested all his savings in a risky venture.

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

The couple's irreconcilability led to their separation.

The plausibility of her alibi was questioned by the investigators.

The technology advanced unprecedentedly, changing industries overnight.

The repudiation of the contract left both parties at odds.

The teacher reproached the students for their lack of effort.

The community pitied the man's unfortunate circumstances.

The board members voted to oust the corrupt official

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

The squalid conditions in the slums shocked the visitors.

The animal was pitiably thin and clearly neglected.

The scientist presented a postulated theory based on her research.

His failure inspired pity among his friends

  • The ornate architecture of the cathedral was breathtaking.

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

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

imprudent

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

irreconcilable

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

ornate

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

oust

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.

pitiable

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

plausible

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

postulate

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

pinnacle

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

reproach

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

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

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

repudiate

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

unmitigated

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

unprecendented

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

sinister

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

squalid

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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