Last Vocab Quiz Period 1

Which of the following words is a synonym for "tenacious"?

• Yielding

• Persistent

• Fragile

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that is an antonym of "vacuous."

• Intelligent

• Empty

• Hollow

• Shallow

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "terse."

• The teacher's explanation was so terse that the students were confused.

• The artist's work was so terse that it filled the entire gallery.

• The meal was terse, with a variety of flavors and textures.

• The novel was terse, with over 500 pages of detailed descriptions.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the synonym for "tempestuous."

• Calm

• Turbulent

• Peaceful

• Serene

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses the word "usurp" correctly?

• The king decided to usurp the throne to his loyal advisor.

• The general attempted to usurp power from the ruling government.

• The artist usurped the canvas with vibrant colors.

• The chef usurped the recipe by adding more salt.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Find the antonym for "vehement."

• Passionate

• Intense

• Mild

• Fierce

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is a synonym for "unctuous"?

• Sincere

• Insincere

• Genuine

• Dry

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "wrought."

• The metal was wrought into a beautiful sculpture.

• The storm wrought havoc on the calm sea.

• The artist wrought the canvas with a single brushstroke.

• The writer wrought a novel in a single day.

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CCSS.L.5.5C