Vocabulary 8 and 9 Review

How would you describe an "erroneous" conclusion?

• Accurate

• Mistaken

• Verified

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is NOT an example of "erroneous"?

• A false report

• A mistaken identity

• An incorrect assumption

• A true statement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the adjective "hypercritical" mean?

• Too severe in judgment

• Extremely happy

• Very generous

• Highly creative

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word "miscreant"?

• A hero; a savior

• A villain; an evildoer

• A teacher; a mentor

• A friend; a companion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following words is NOT related to "miscreant"?

• Evil

• Villain

• Hero

• Evildoer

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

What does the adjective "pretentious" mean?

• Humble and modest

• Claiming an undeserved distinction; affectedly grand

• Simple and unassuming

• Honest and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of the verb "abridge"?

• To lengthen a text

• To shorten the number of words; to condense

• To complicate a story

• To expand a narrative

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the meaning of the word "emendation"?

• A correction; a change in a written text

• An addition; a new section in a document

• A deletion; removing a part of a text

• An annotation; a note added to a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In what context might you use the word "impromptu"?

• A scheduled meeting

• A spontaneous speech

• A planned vacation

• A rehearsed performance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which part of speech is "impromptu"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb