Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 11

What does the word 'abandon' mean?

• To leave behind or give up completely.

• To cherish and hold onto tightly.

• To seek out and acquire new possessions.

• To temporarily set aside for later use.

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

• unmotivated

• indifferent

• sluggish

• hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• hopeful

• realistic

• confident

• pessimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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

• The weather was exquisite, with heavy rain and strong winds.

• He wore an exquisite pair of old sneakers.

• The artist created an exquisite painting that captivated everyone who saw it.

• The cake was exquisite and tasted like cardboard.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to create a word that means 'not happy'?

• anti-

• un-

• non-

• dis-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the relationship: 'benevolent' is to 'kind' as 'malevolent' is to what?

• malicious

• indifferent

• evil

• neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does 'reveal' mean in the context of a secret?

• To keep a secret hidden.

• To disclose or make known a secret.

• To share a secret with everyone.

• To forget about a secret.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct synonym for 'vivid': a) dull b) bright c) unclear

• dim

• faded

• bland

• bright

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What suffix can be added to 'create' to form a noun?

• creative

• creation

• creativity

• creator

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

In what context would you use the word 'contemplate'?

• To make a quick decision without thought.

• To express a strong opinion about something.

• To think deeply about something or consider it thoughtfully.

• To ignore something completely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4