Mastering 9th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• hardworking

• sluggish

• unmotivated

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• copious

• ample

• scarce

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use 'meticulous' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• not or opposite of

• to change completely

• to increase

• the same as

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'.

• -ness

• -ly

• -ing

• -ful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is a synonym for 'elated'?

• joyful

• bored

• angry

• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'contemplate' mean in the context of thinking deeply?

• To think deeply about something.

• To make a quick decision without thought.

• To express an opinion loudly.

• To ignore something completely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the relationship between 'educate' and 'education'?

• 'Educate' and 'education' are synonyms.

• 'Educate' refers to a place; 'education' refers to a person.

• 'Educate' is the action; 'education' is the result.

• 'Education' is the action; 'educate' is the result.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very _______ about her project, ensuring every detail was perfect.'

• meticulous

• indifferent

• hasty

• careless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4