9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Chelsea Warren
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.
apathy
improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify
contemplative
reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative
ameliorate
indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion
arbitrary
random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned
altruistic
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
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.
fluctuate
respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence
exemplary
belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion
conviction
possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable
feasible
vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate
deference
commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.
nefarious
wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning
nostalgia
lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper
mitigate
wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral
plausible
risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous
precarious
believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
The new policy aims to ameliorate living conditions for the homeless.
He likes to contemplate the meaning of existence on quiet evenings.
The medication had a mitigative effect on her symptoms.
She acted nefariously to achieve her goals.
He explained the situation plausibly, which reassured everyone.
Altruism is highly valued in many cultures as a noble quality.
Prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.
The precariousness of the situation was evident to everyone.
The arbitrariness of the decision caused confusion among employees.
She adopted a contemplative pose, lost in thought.
He performed his duties exemplarily, earning praise from everyone.
The theory sounded plausible enough to be considered.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.2.4C
CCSS.L.3.2E
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.
apathy
He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.
altruistic
The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.
arbitrary
The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.
contemplative
The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.
ameliorate
The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.
conviction
She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.
fluctuate
The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.
deference
Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.
expemplary
Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.
feasible
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
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.
nostalgia
Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.
precarious
These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.
nefarious
The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.
mitigate
She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.
plausible
The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.
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
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