Unit 2 Vocab 10th

What is the definition of the word "adhere"?

• To express sorrow or regret

• To stick firmly to a surface or belief

• To move away from the main topic

• To persuade someone gently

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The ___________ nature of the task made it difficult to complete on time."

• profuse

• cumbersome

• imminent

• deft

What does the word "plaintive" mean?

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Expressing sorrow or melancholy

• Extremely large in number

• Skillful and quick in movement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: "The storm finally ___________, leaving behind clear skies and calm seas."

• abated

• eclipsed

• lamented

• adhered

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of the word "repugnant"?

• Extremely distasteful or unacceptable

• To persuade someone to do something

• To express deep sorrow

• To move away from the main topic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "She tried to ___________ her friend into joining the club."

• digress

• cajole

• lament

• adhere

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "digress" mean?

• To stick firmly to a surface or belief

• To express sorrow or regret

• To move away from the main topic

• To persuade someone gently

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fill in the blank: "The garden was ___________ with flowers of every color imaginable."

• listless

• profuse

• imminent

• repugnant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "eclipsed"?

• To express sorrow or regret

• To surpass or overshadow

• To stick firmly to a surface or belief

• To move away from the main topic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best completes the sentence? "The ___________ arrival of the train had everyone on edge."

• myriad

• imminent

• deft

• plaintive