English 3 Week 5 & 6 Vocabulary Review

Which sentence uses the word "rancor" correctly?

• The chef added rancor to the soup to enhance its flavor.

• Despite their past disagreements, there was no rancor between the two friends.

• She felt rancor after eating the spicy dish.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "satiate" correctly?

• The small snack was enough to satiate his hunger for the entire day.

• She used satiate to clean the windows.

• The teacher's explanation was satiate and left the students confused.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "acrid" correctly?

• The acrid aroma of the flowers filled the garden with a sweet scent.

• The acrid smoke from the fire made it difficult to breathe.

• Her acrid voice was soothing to the audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "ameliorate" correctly?

• The new policy was designed to ameliorate the working conditions for employees.

• He used ameliorate to paint the walls.

• The ameliorate weather made the picnic unpleasant.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which sentence uses the word "auspicious" correctly?

• The dark clouds were an auspicious sign for the outdoor wedding.

• Winning the award was an auspicious start to her career.

• The auspicious noise kept everyone awake all night.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "brazen" correctly?

• His brazen attempt to apologize was filled with sincerity.

• She made a brazen decision to speak out against the unfair policy.

• The brazen weather was perfect for a day at the beach.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence uses the word "circumspect" correctly?

• He was circumspect in his approach, rushing into the decision without thought.

• The circumspect traveler ignored all safety warnings.

• She was circumspect about investing in the new business venture.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence uses the word "dearth" correctly?

• The dearth of food at the banquet left everyone satisfied.

• There was a dearth of evidence to support the claim.

• The dearth of sunlight made the room very bright.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "disparage" correctly?

• He disparaged the meal by complimenting the chef.

• She tried to disparage her opponent's achievements during the debate.

• The disparage weather was perfect for a picnic.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence uses the word "dogmatic" correctly?

• His dogmatic approach to the discussion allowed for open dialogue.

• The dogmatic leader encouraged everyone to share their opinions freely.

• Her dogmatic insistence on her beliefs made it difficult to have a conversation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4