Specialized Vocabulary

Vocabulary

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which word is a synonym for 'elaborate'?

• Simple

• Complex

• Brief

• Quick

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 the word 'meticulous' mean?

• Careless

• Thorough

• Hasty

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The scientist's _______ vocabulary made the lecture difficult to understand.'

• simple

• specialized

• common

• ordinary

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

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'concise'?

• Verbose

• Succinct

• Terse

• Brief

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the sentence with the correct use of specialized vocabulary:

• The doctor prescribed a medication for my headache.

• The lawyer argued the case with great skill.

• The biologist explained the process of photosynthesis in detail.

• The teacher taught the students how to add numbers.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'jargon'?

• A type of dance

• Specialized language used by a particular group

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence uses the word 'terminology' correctly?

• The chef's terminology was delicious.

• The artist's terminology was colorful.

• The engineer's terminology was complex.

• The musician's terminology was loud.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4