9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

• altruistic

• indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion

• contemplative

• improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify

• arbitrary

• random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned

• apathy

• reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative

• ameliorate

• selfless, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, unselfish

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

• fluctuate

• vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate

• conviction

• commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy

• exemplary

• possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable

• deference

• respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence

• feasible

• belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.

• nostalgia

• lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper

• precarious

• believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible

• nefarious

• wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning

• plausible

• wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral

• mitigate

• risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb (3 in each).

Groups:

(a) Nouns

,

(b) Adverbs

,

(c) Adjectives

,

(d) Verbs

• She acted nefariously to achieve her goals.

• The new policy aims to ameliorate living conditions for the homeless.

• The medication had a mitigative effect on her symptoms.

• The arbitrariness of the decision caused confusion among employees.

• He likes to contemplate the meaning of existence on quiet evenings.

• The theory sounded plausible enough to be considered.

• Altruism is highly valued in many cultures as a noble quality.

• Prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.

• He performed his duties exemplarily, earning praise from everyone.

• He explained the situation plausibly, which reassured everyone.

• The precariousness of the situation was evident to everyone.

• She adopted a contemplative pose, lost in thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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

• altruistic

• He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.

• ameliorate

• • The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.

• apathy

• The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.

• contemplative

• The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.

• arbitrary

• The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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

• feasible

• Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.

• fluctuate

• The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.

• expemplary

• She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.

• deference

• Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.

• conviction

• The student’s ____ work was praised by the teacher as a model for others, showing high quality and attention to detail.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.

• precarious

• • These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.

• nostalgia

• She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.

• plausible

• Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.

• nefarious

• The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.

• mitigate

• The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is represented in the image?

• nefarious

• arbitrary

• altruistic

• nostalgia

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is represented in the image?

• plausible

• nefarious

• ameliorate

• fluctuate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is represented in the image?

• deference

• precarious

• altruistic

• nostaligic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4