Vocabulary Quiz (The Children Who Escaped the Nazis)

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "mitigating."

• The mitigating factors helped reduce the severity of the punishment.

• She was mitigating the cake for the party.

• He was mitigating his homework with great enthusiasm.

• The mitigating weather was perfect for a picnic.

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CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word is an antonym of "herculean"?

• Weak

• Strong

• Mighty

• Powerful

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CCSS.L.8.5C

Which of the following is a synonym for "anti-Semitism"?

• Philanthropy

• Prejudice against Jewish people

• Support for diversity

• Cultural appreciation

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "oust."

• The king was ousted from power by a revolution.

• She ousted the cake with icing.

• He ousted his homework with great enthusiasm.

• The ousted weather was perfect for a picnic.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word is a synonym for "embittered"?

• Content

• Resentful

• Joyful

• Happy

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CCSS.L.8.5C

What is the meaning of "anti-Semitism"?

• Support for Jewish people

• Hostility or prejudice against Jewish people

• Indifference towards Jewish people

• Cultural exchange with Jewish people

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CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to "denounce" someone?

• To praise them publicly

• To announce their achievements

• To publicly declare them wrong or evil

• To ignore their actions

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "advocate"?

• Opponent

• Supporter

• Critic

• Detractor

What is the meaning of the word "advocate"?

• To oppose something

• To support or recommend something

• To ignore something

• To criticize something

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

Identify the antonym of "mitigating."

• Aggravating

• Soothing

• Calming

• Alleviating

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CCSS.L.8.5B