Practice: Vocabulary One Pre-AP

What does the word "bewail" mean?

• To celebrate

• To complain

• To mourn

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a class discussion, Kelly mentioned that some people in certain parts of the world live in conditions where they lack basic necessities. What word describes this situation?

• Flamboyant

• Destitute

• Emancipate

• Intermittent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

When Robert received feedback on his project, he was worried that the negative comments might detract from his overall performance. What does "detract" mean in this context?

• To add

• To diminish

• To enhance

• To support

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "emancipate" mean?

• To imprison

• To liberate

• To confuse

• To decorate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means to praise highly?

• Extol

• Insuperable

• Obligatory

• Vagabond

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Emma wore a flamboyant dress to the party. What does "flamboyant" mean in this context?

• Subtle

• Modest

• Showy

• Dull

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of "impetus"?

• Obstacle

• Motivation

• Conclusion

• Hesitation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means impossible to overcome?

• Insuperable

• Intermittent

• Obligatory

• Plumb

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During the rainy season, Kai noticed that the rain was intermittent. What does "intermittent" mean in this context?

• Continuous

• Sporadic

• Permanent

• Constant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is a "maxim"?

• A long story

• A short saying

• A complex theory

• A detailed plan

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C