Restart Vocabulary

Judge Garfinkle clears his throat, "Young lady, the purpose of a character witness is to ________for character, not point out faults." Which vocabulary word best fits in the blank?

• appall

• scheme

• meld

• vouch

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

a clever and often dishonest plan to do or get something

• delusion

• vouch

• scheme

• flak

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does hemorrhaging mean?

• to cause to feel shock or horror

• to blend or mix together

• to lose (people, money, etc.) in a very fast uncontrolled way

• harsh critisism

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

These are all synonyms for...

• cahoots

• flak

• maestro

• renowned

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How would you describe something that is impossible to resist or refuse?

• Avoidable

• Tempting

• Irresistible

• Predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which term describes someone who shows compassion, understanding, or support for others in difficult situations?

• Detached

• Apathetic

• Sympathetic

• Annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How would you characterize an action done secretly or stealthily to avoid being noticed?

• Openly

• Furtively

• Audaciously

• Casually

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

What term refers to a favorable or advantageous circumstance or occasion?

• Setback

• Crisis

• Challenge

• Opportunity

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What adjective is used to describe something or someone humble, modest, or of low status?

• Exalted

• Prestigious

• Arrogant

• Lowly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What noun represents a feeling of great joy, excitement, or happiness?

• Melancholy

• Tranquility

• Desperation

• Exhilaration

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4