Vocab Quiz for English 301 Week of Nov. 18

What is the meaning of the word "Acrimony"?

• A friendly relationship

• Bitterness, discord

• Luck or finding good things without looking for them

• The perfect example of something

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes the action "to make less by or as if by cutting away some part"?

• Preclude

• Curtail

• Epitome

• Linchpin

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following words means "the perfect example of something"?

• Epitome

• Imperious

• Opulent

• Knell

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "Imperious" mean?

• Characterized by a rich abundance

• Commanding, domineering

• The solemn sound of a bell

• Mutual understanding and harmony

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word refers to "the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death"?

• Linchpin

• Serendipity

• Knell

• Acrimony

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "Linchpin"?

• Something that holds separate parts together

• Luck or finding good things without looking for them

• To rule out in advance

• Harsh or bitter sharpness

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word is characterized by "a rich abundance often to the point of being an excessive display"?

• Opulent

• Rapport

• Epitome

• Preclude

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Preclude" mean?

• To lessen, reduce

• To prevent something from occurring

• The perfect example of something

• Commanding, domineering

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes "mutual understanding and harmony"?

• Acrimony

• Rapport

• Serendipity

• Linchpin

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "Serendipity"?

• The solemn sound of a bell

• Luck; finding good things without looking for them

• Bitterness, discord

• Commanding, domineering

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E