Vocabulary Mastery Quiz #2 (Puente 9)

What is the definition of the word "abase"?

• To increase in intensity

• To lower in rank, prestige, or esteem

• To give up a position

• To kidnap

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 correctly uses the word "abate"?

• The king decided to abate his throne.

• The storm began to abate after several hours.

• She was abated by the strange noise.

• He abated his dislike for vegetables.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify a synonym for "abdicate".

• Retain

• Resign

• Capture

• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is an antonym for "abduct"?

• Release

• Seize

• Capture

• Detain

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Analyze the root of the word "aberration" and determine its meaning.

• To wander away from

• To hold firmly

• To move towards

• To stand still

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Create a sentence using the word "abet" in a context that shows its meaning.

• The teacher abetted the students to study hard for the exam.

• The thief abetted the police in catching the criminal.

• She abetted her friend in completing the project.

• He abetted the team by cheering them on.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What part of speech is the word "abhor"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "abide" correctly?

• She could not abide by the rules of the game.

• He decided to abide his old habits.

• The dog abided the cat.

• They abided the storm with ease.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify a synonym for "abject".

• Proud

• Miserable

• Joyful

• Confident

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is an antonym for "abjure"?

• Renounce

• Accept

• Reject

• Deny

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A