Vocab 12

What is the definition of the word "persecute"?

• To prove incorrect

• To cause to suffer

• Trick designed to deceive an enemy

• The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following sentences uses the word "refute" correctly?

• The lawyer was able to refute the witness's testimony with new evidence.

• The teacher refuted the students for their excellent performance.

• She refuted the cake with extra frosting.

• He refuted the door open with a strong push.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is a synonym for "rotund"?

• Slim

• Angular

• Round

• Flat

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Identify the antonym of "stratagem".

• Honesty

• Deception

• Trickery

• Scheme

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word means "the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried"?

• Persecute

• Refute

• Vexation

• Stratagem

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• The rotund argument was difficult to refute.

• The rotund sculpture was admired for its sleek lines.

• The rotund man struggled to fit into the small chair.

• The rotund plan was full of holes.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of "stratagem"?

• A large, round object

• A trick designed to deceive an enemy

• To cause to suffer

• The state of being annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

• Joy

• Annoyance

• Calmness

• Satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Identify the antonym of "persecute".

• Protect

• Harm

• Annoy

• Deceive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which sentence uses the word "vexation" correctly?

• Her vexation was evident when she received the good news.

• He felt a sense of vexation after solving the puzzle.

• The constant noise was a source of vexation for the residents.

• The vexation of the cake was perfect.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4