Pandora/ race to the top vocab

Clever; showing good judgment

• ornate

• shrewd

• tradition

• infernal

Answer explanation

The word 'shrewd' means having sharp powers of judgment, which aligns with 'clever; showing good judgment.' The other options do not convey this meaning, making 'shrewd' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

unpleasant related to the underworld

• mob

• temperments

• parapet

• infernal

Answer explanation

The term 'infernal' directly relates to the underworld and conveys an unpleasant connotation, making it the correct choice. Other options like 'mob', 'temperaments', and 'parapet' do not have this specific association.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

personalities ; usual attitudes or behaviors

• parapet

• ornate

• temperaments

• shrewd

Answer explanation

The term 'temperaments' refers to the usual attitudes or behaviors of individuals, making it the correct choice. 'Parapet' and 'ornate' do not relate to personalities, while 'shrewd' describes a specific trait rather than a general attitude.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

highly decorated

• ornate

• shrewd

• parapet

• temperaments

Answer explanation

The term 'highly decorated' refers to something that is elaborately adorned or embellished, which aligns with the word 'ornate'. The other options do not convey this meaning, making 'ornate' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

a low wall at the edge of a structure

• temperaments

• shrewd

• parapet

• ornate

Answer explanation

A parapet is defined as a low wall at the edge of a structure, making it the correct answer. The other options do not relate to this architectural feature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

to promise

• exceed

• draft

• consist

• assure

Answer explanation

The word 'to promise' means to assure someone that something will happen. Among the answer choices, 'assure' is the only option that conveys this meaning, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

to be made up of

• notorious

• draft

• consist

• exceed

Answer explanation

The phrase 'to be made up of' means to consist of different parts or elements. Among the answer choices, 'consist' directly conveys this meaning, while 'notorious', 'draft', and 'exceed' do not relate to composition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

to put into written form

• exceed

• draft

• assure

• notorious

Answer explanation

The phrase 'to put into written form' refers to the act of creating a draft. 'Draft' specifically means to write down ideas or plans, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

to be greater than or go above the limits

• exceed

• draft

• assure

• consist

Answer explanation

The term 'exceed' means to go beyond a limit, which directly aligns with the definition provided in the question. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

well-known

• exceed

• notorious

• draft

• assure

Answer explanation

The term 'well-known' often implies being famous or recognized, which aligns closely with 'notorious.' While 'notorious' can have a negative connotation, it still means widely known, making it the best choice among the options.