Vocabulary Mastery: Context and Usage

Define the term "adherents" in the context of a religious group.

• People who oppose the beliefs of a religious group

• People who follow and support the beliefs of a religious group

• People who are indifferent to the beliefs of a religious group

• People who criticize the beliefs of a religious group

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Use the word "atonement" in a sentence that reflects its meaning.

• She felt atonement when she received a gift.

• He sought atonement for his mistakes by volunteering at the shelter.

• Atonement was unnecessary because he was innocent.

• They celebrated atonement with a grand feast.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify a synonym for "blasphemous."

• Reverent

• Sacred

• Profane

• Holy

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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 sentences best illustrates the connotation of the word "degenerate"?

• The garden degenerated into a wild, beautiful jungle.

• The degenerate behavior of the group led to their downfall.

• The artist's work degenerated into a new, innovative style.

• The degenerate soil was perfect for growing crops.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the word "discern" and choose the sentence where it is used correctly.

• She discerned the cake with a knife.

• He could discern the faint outline of the mountain in the distance.

• They discerned the music by turning up the volume.

• We discerned the book by reading it quickly.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify an antonym for "derisive."

• Mocking

• Supportive

• Scornful

• Ridiculing

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Create a word association for "enthralled."

• Bored

• Captivated

• Distracted

• Uninterested

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Evaluate the usage of "expedient" in the following sentence: "It was expedient to take the shortcut through the alley to save time."

• The word is used incorrectly; it should mean dangerous.

• The word is used correctly; it implies a practical and efficient action.

• The word is used incorrectly; it should mean slow.

• The word is used correctly; it implies a leisurely action.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "indignity"?

• She felt a sense of indignity when she was praised for her work.

• He suffered the indignity of being ignored by his peers.

• They experienced indignity when they won the award.

• Indignity filled the room during the celebration.

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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 is the connotation of the word "ostracize" in the following sentence: "The community decided to ostracize the member who broke the rules"?

• Positive, suggesting inclusion

• Neutral, suggesting indifference

• Negative, suggesting exclusion

• Positive, suggesting acceptance

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4