Vocab 11-20

What does the word "prognosticate" mean?

• To criticize harshly

• To predict or foretell a future event

• To confuse or bewilder

• To celebrate or praise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes someone who is suspicious or wary?

• Gruff

• Leery

• Auspicious

• Banal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "temerity"?

• Boldness or audacity

• Calmness or tranquility

• Intelligence or wisdom

• Kindness or generosity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "to avoid or shun"?

• Eschew

• Laudable

• Placate

• Adulterate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "pretentious" mean?

• Modest or humble

• Showy or ostentatious

• Simple or plain

• Honest or sincere

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "salient" mean?

• Hidden or obscure

• Prominent or noticeable

• Dull or boring

• Weak or ineffective

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to exile or expel"?

• Banish

• Laudable

• Vacillate

• Assuage

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 "shrewd"?

• Foolish or naive

• Clever or astute

• Lazy or inactive

• Generous or kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word describes something that is "difficult to deal with or intimidating"?

• Formidable

• Opaque

• Capricious

• Desiccate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What does "vigorous" mean?

• Weak or feeble

• Energetic or forceful

• Slow or lethargic

• Calm or peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4