Q2 Vocabulary Advanced +

1. What is the definition of "bastion"?

• a. A person who sacrifices for a cause
• b. A stronghold or fortification
• c. A long, angry speech
• d. A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2. Which word means secretive or sly?

• a. Furtive
• b. Contrite
• c. Tacit
• d. Incredulous

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

3. What does "tumultuous" mean?

• a. Calm and peaceful
• b. Noisy and disorderly
• c. Clear and direct
• d. Secretive and hidden

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4. What does "tacit" mean?

• a. Expressed openly
• b. Understood without being stated
• c. Loud and clear
• d. Written down

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

5. What is the meaning of "tirade"?

• a. A brief apology
• b. A short story
• c. A long, angry speech
• d. A whispered conversation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

6. Which word is a synonym for "martyr"?

• a. Sacrifice
• b. Villain
• c. Bystander
• d. Witness

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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

7. Choose the antonym for "induce."

• a. Persuade
• b. Cause
• c. Stop
• d. Hope

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

8. Which of the following is a synonym for "contrite"?

• a. Proud
• b. Remorseful
• c. Angry
• d. Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

10. What is a synonym for "clamor"?

• a. Silence
• b. Peace
• c. Uproar
• d. Whisper

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

11. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The politician's __ during the debate was unexpected."

• a. bastion
• b. martyr
• c. tirade
• d. furtive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D