Word Wisdom

Which word or words give the correct definition of misery?

• distress

• save

• uncertain

• freedom from danger

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

I've ____________ my good looks from my parents.

• generation

• league

• inherited

• alliance

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: aroma

• Pleasant taste

• treat

• beautiful music

• good smell

Answer explanation

An aroma is a pleasant smell.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: appetizer

• last course of a meal

• chewy food

• food before a meal

• pet food

Answer explanation

An appetizer is a small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal.

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: devour

• chew slowly

• deny

• discover

• eat greedily

Answer explanation

Devour means to eat very quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: entrée

• a doorway

• first part of a meal

• main dish of a meal

• name on a list

Answer explanation

The entree is the main course of a meal. It comes after the appetizer.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: abundant

• barely enough

• too few

• scarce

• plentiful

Answer explanation

To be "abundant," there has to be a large quantity of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: savor

• enjoy the taste

• eat quickly

• gulp

• bite hard

Answer explanation

To "savor" something means to enjoy the taste of the food and taking your timeo eat it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: flavorful

• smelly

• tasty

• gooey

• beautiful

Answer explanation

Something "flavorful" tastes good because it's full of flavor.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word: nutritious

• colorful

• fattening

• healthful

• tasty

Answer explanation

Something "nutritious" is good for your health. For example, broccoli or carrots.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C