Wordly Wise Book 7 List 13

What does the word "arduous" mean?

• Easy and simple

• Requiring much effort; very difficult

• Quick and effortless

• Fun and enjoyable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes a "canny" person?

• Reckless and careless

• Shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interests

• Generous and giving

• Lazy and indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the "climax" of a story?

• The beginning

• The highest point; the greatest moment or event

• The conclusion

• The introduction of characters

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to "endorse" a product?

• To criticize it publicly

• To be favorably associated with it in return for payment

• To ignore it completely

• To destroy it

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which word describes someone who is "exuberant"?

• Sad and gloomy

• Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm

• Calm and relaxed

• Angry and frustrated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "intrepid" mean?

• Fearful and timid

• Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous

• Confused and lost

• Bored and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "kindle" mean?

• to start burning

• to start cooking

• to start reading

• to start building

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "lucrative" mean?

• Producing wealth or profit

• Causing loss

• Being expensive

• Being cheap

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "mentor"?

• A rival

• A wise and loyal friend and adviser

• A stranger

• A competitor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is an "obsession"?

• A passing interest

• An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one's mind and leaves little room for anything else

• A casual hobby

• A temporary distraction

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4