Commonlit Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "intrigue"?

• To bore

• To provoke interest

• To anger

• To confuse

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the best synonym for "vindictive"?

• Forgiving

• Vengeful

• Kind

• Generous

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "offensive"?

• The offensive smell made everyone leave the room.

• She was offensive in her praise of the artwork.

• He made an offensive to the team.

• The offensive was well-received by the audience.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "genial"?

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Sad

• Angry

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the word that best completes the sentence: "Her _______ nature made her popular among her peers."

• Vindictive

• Offensive

• Genial

• Ruthless

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the opposite of "genial"?

• Hostile

• Happy

• Generous

• Calm

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the best antonym for "vindictive"?

• Forgiving

• Vengeful

• Hostile

• Ruthless

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "genial"?

• Her genial smile made everyone feel welcome.

• He was genial in his criticism of the project.

• The weather was genial and stormy.

• She had a genial argument with her friend.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does it mean to "acquire" a habit?

• To lose it

• To develop it

• To forget it

• To break it

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

They had to cease production of the movie. To cease is to

• continue

• speed up

• stop

• change

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A