Vocabulary Practice (Set 7 ACT)

What does the term "dominant" refer to?

• Being inferior or submissive

• Ruling, controlling; being in a position of authority

• Being equal in status

• Being unnoticed or hidden

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word describes the act of maximizing productivity?

• Eliminate

• Efficient

• Erode

• Expend

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "eliminate" mean?

• To add

• To create

• To remove

• To enhance

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which term is used to describe someone who is superior or distinguished?

• Engrossed

• Eminent

• Eternal

• Exemplify

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to be "engrossed" in something?

• To ignore it completely

• To fully occupy the mind or attention

• To partially focus on it

• To be distracted by it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "erode" mean in a figurative or literal sense?

• To build up

• To wear away

• To strengthen

• To preserve

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is an "estimate"?

• An exact calculation

• A random guess

• An approximate value

• A detailed analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word describes something that is without beginning or end?

• Eternal

• Eminent

• Engrossed

• Efficient

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "exemplify" mean?

• To serve as a superior example of a thing

• To criticize harshly

• To hide or obscure

• To misunderstand

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to "expend" something?

• To save it for later

• To use up (as in energy or money)

• To increase its quantity

• To ignore its existence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A