Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Which of the following is the best definition of the word candid as used in the sentence below?

"The journalist's candid interview revealed many details about the actor's private life."

• Secretive

• Ambitious

• Formal

• Honest

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

The word ephemeral is used in the following sentence:

"The beauty of the sunrise was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments."

Based on the sentence, what does ephemeral most likely mean?

• Permanent

• Artificial

• Momentary

• Predictable

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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

Using a dictionary, which of the following definitions of the word forge best fits this sentence?

"The company worked hard to forge new partnerships with local businesses."

• To counterfeit

• To create or form

• To shape metal by heating

• To move ahead slowly and steadily

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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

The prefix "anti-" in the word antidote suggests its meaning is:

• Opposite of

• Within

• Before

• Same as

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Which of the following sentences uses the word articulate as a verb?

• Her articulate speech won her the competition.

• The sculpture was an articulate piece of modern art.

• The teacher was very articulate in her explanation of the topic.

• He struggled to articulate his thoughts during the debate.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word malnourished, based on its prefix and root?

• Lacking proper nutrition

• Being highly active

• Being highly active

• Experiencing growth

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Based on the sentence below, which is the best synonym for the word detrimental?

"Smoking can have detrimental effects on one's health."

• Favorable

• Positive

• Beneficial

• Harmful

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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

In which sentence is elaborate used as an adjective?

• Please elaborate on the main idea of the story.

• He decided to elaborate the plan for the project.

• The students were asked to elaborate on their answers.

• The chef designed an elaborate wedding cake with intricate details.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which meaning of the word sanction is used in the sentence below?

"The government decided to sanction the new educational policy."

• To approve or authorize

• To penalize

• A penalty for disobeying a law

• A provision in a law

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What type of reference material would you use to find the pronunciation of the word quixotic?

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

• Encyclopedia

• Dictionary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C