Ground Zero Set #3 and 4 Vocab

What is the definition of the word "coward"?

• A person who shows excessive bravery

• A person who lacks courage

• A person who is extremely intelligent

• A person who is very generous

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which sentence uses the word "roiling" correctly?

• The calm sea was roiling with gentle waves.

• The roiling storm brought peace to the village.

• The roiling river was calm and still.

• The roiling clouds signaled an approaching storm.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for "surreal"?

• Ordinary

• Realistic

• Dreamlike

• Boring

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Choose the antonym for "obligated".

• Bound

• Freed

• Required

• Compelled

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In which context is the word "hospitality" used correctly?

• The hospitality of the desert made it easy to survive.

• The hospitality of the host made the guests feel welcome.

• The hospitality of the storm was frightening.

• The hospitality of the exam was challenging.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "seethed" mean?

• To laugh loudly

• To boil or foam

• To be calm and relaxed

• To whisper quietly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses "tentatively" correctly?

• She tentatively shouted with confidence.

• He tentatively agreed to the plan, unsure of its success.

• They tentatively ran with great speed.

• We tentatively finished the race first.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the definition of "recoiled"?

• To move forward quickly

• To jump with joy

• To draw back in fear or disgust

• To laugh uncontrollably

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the synonym for "eerie".

• Comforting

• Spooky

• Bright

• Cheerful

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "asylum" in the context of a place of safety?

• A place of chaos

• A place of refuge

• A place of punishment

• A place of entertainment

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CCSS.L.5.5C