Advanced Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'ubiquitous' mean?

• Occasionally present; sporadic.

• Present everywhere; widespread.

• Rarely found; uncommon.

• Limited to specific areas; localized.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Provide a synonym for 'meticulous'.

• careless

• careful

• hasty

• sloppy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• generous

• charitable

• kind-hearted

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use 'cogent' in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The chef prepared a cogent meal that delighted the guests.

• His cogent behavior was a distraction during the meeting.

• The lawyer presented a cogent argument that convinced the jury of her client's innocence.

• She wrote a cogent novel that was difficult to understand.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in the word 'antithesis'?

• beside

• for

• with

• against or opposite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its function.

• -ing

• -ness

• -ly

• -ful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?

• negligent

• careless

• hardworking

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of 'ephemeral'?

• lasting for a long time

• permanent and unchanging

• temporary but significant

• lasting for a very short time

Use 'juxtapose' in a context that shows its meaning.

• I compared the height of the mountains to the depth of the ocean.

• I arranged the furniture in the room without considering the layout.

• I juxtaposed the vibrant colors of the sunset with the dull gray of the storm clouds.

• The artist used a single color to paint the entire canvas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the root 'cred' mean in the word 'incredible'?

• to destroy

• to doubt

• to believe

• to create

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B