Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Which of the following words best describes someone who is intentionally trying to provoke a reaction?

• Prudent

• Prosaic

• Provocative

• Reclusive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is described as querulous, which of the following behaviors might they exhibit?

• Being calm and collected

• Frequently complaining

• Showing generosity

• Acting with wisdom

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word would best fit in the following sentence? "After years of conflict, the two countries finally reached a __________."

• Renovation

• Reconciliation

• Prosperity

• Procrastination

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the term that describes a person who prefers to live in isolation.

• Rancorous

• Reclusive

• Prudent

• Prosaic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following terms is most likely to describe a person who is careful and wise in their decisions?

• Prudent

• Provocative

• Querulous

• Rancorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the best term to describe the act of delaying tasks unnecessarily?

• Prosperity

• Procrastinate

• Renovation

• Reconciliation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word would best describe a situation that is ordinary and lacks excitement?

• Prosaic

• Provocative

• Rancorous

• Reclusive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a person is described as rancorous, what emotion are they most likely feeling?

• Happiness

• Hatred

• Contentment

• Curiosity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which term would best describe the process of making something new again?

• Renovation

• Reconciliation

• Procrastination

• Prosperity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best describes a state of wealth and success?

• Prosaic

• Prosperity

• Provocative

• Prudent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E