Cumulative WOD Review 2024-2025

Definition: What does "abscond" mean?

• To leave hurriedly and secretly to avoid detection

• To return something after borrowing it

• To stay in one place for a long time

• To publicly declare one's intentions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Usage: Choose the sentence where "abscond" is used correctly:

• The thief absconded with the jewelry before the police arrived.

• She absconded to the meeting to ensure everyone saw her presentation.

• They absconded to the party to enjoy the evening with friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Definition: What does "bombastic" mean?

• High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

• Plain and straightforward in language

• Quiet and reserved in expression

• Strongly critical of others

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Synonym: Which word is a synonym for "bombastic"?

• Pretentious

• Modest

• Concise

• Humble

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: What does "cacophony" mean?

• A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

• A pleasing and harmonious arrangement of sounds

• A complete silence

• A monotone sound

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Usage: Choose the sentence where "cacophony" is used correctly:

• The cacophony of car horns made it impossible to concentrate.

• The symphony's melody was a cacophony of delightful sounds.

• A cacophony of whispers filled the quiet library.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "delineate" mean?

• To describe or portray something precisely

• To ignore or overlook the details of something

• To summarize briefly

• To erase or obscure details

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

Choose the sentence where "delineate" is used correctly:

• The architect delineated the layout of the building on paper.

• She delineated the details to avoid confusion.

• Delineating an issue often leads to misunderstandings.

• He delineated his thoughts in a confusing manner.

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

What does "egregious" mean?

• Outstandingly bad; shocking

• Exceptionally good or praiseworthy

• Unnoticed or insignificant

• Average or unremarkable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is a synonym for "egregious"?

• Appalling

• Admirable

• Mild

• Subtle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A