Which of the following describes what it means to "corroborate" a story?

To provide evidence that supports it.

To retell it in a different way.

Someone who is "complacent" is:

Self-satisfied and unconcerned, often to a fault.

Constantly worried and anxious.

A "contentious" issue is one that is:

Likely to cause disagreement or argument.

To "covet" something is to:

Desire it greatly, especially something that belongs to someone else.

A "defunct" organization is one that:

Is no longer functioning or in use.

Which of the following best defines "doctrine"?

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a group, often religious or political.

To "dispel" a rumor is to:

Prove it to be false and eliminate it.

Leave secretly and hurriedly, typically to avoid detection or legal consequences.

Which sentence uses "bias" correctly?

The reporter's bias was evident in her slanted reporting.

The chef added a pinch of bias to the soup for extra flavor.

I need to bias the data before I can analyze it.

Which sentence uses "bane" correctly?

Mosquitoes were the bane of our camping trip.

The sunshine was a welcome bane after the long winter.

She applied a soothing bane to her sunburn.

He carefully baned the edges of the wood.

Which sentence uses "bereft" correctly?

The garden was bereft of weeds after a weekend of hard work.

She felt bereft after her team won the championship.

He added bereft to the recipe for a richer flavor.

The cat bereft across the yard.

Which sentence uses "abate" correctly?

The storm's fury began to abate as the sun rose.

She tried to abate the conversation by changing the subject.

He used a special tool to abate the metal.

The artist used various shades of blue to abate the sky.

Which sentence uses "abet" correctly?

She refused to abet his criminal activity.

The detective worked to abet the suspect.

The gardener used fertilizer to abet the growth of the plants.

He tried to abet the loud noise coming from the street.

Which sentence uses "abhor" correctly?

I absolutely abhor the taste of liver.

She decided to abhor a new hobby.

The artist used vibrant colors to abhor the canvas.

The athlete trained hard to abhor their skills.

Which sentence uses "debunk" correctly?

The scientist worked to debunk the myth about the Loch Ness Monster.

She tried to debunk her friend's excitement.

He used a special brush to debunk the rug.

The chef used a special technique to debunk the chicken.

Which sentence uses "corroborate" correctly?

The witness's testimony helped to corroborate the victim's account.

The detective worked to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

The artist used different mediums to corroborate their artwork.

The musician tried to corroborate a new melody.

Which sentence uses "complacent" correctly?

The team became complacent after winning several games in a row.

She was complacent to receive the award.

He tried to complacent his dog with a treat.

The chef used fresh herbs to complacent the dish.

Which sentence uses "contentious" correctly?

The upcoming election is expected to be quite contentious.

She was contentiously working on her project.

The gardener contentiously planted the seeds.

The artist contentiously mixed the paints.

Which sentence uses "covet" correctly?

I covet the beautiful sports car my neighbor owns.

She decided to covet a new skill.

He tried to covet the stray cat.

The chef used spices to covet the flavor of the dish.

Which sentence uses "defunct" correctly?

The old factory has been defunct for many years.

She tried to defunct her old computer.

He used a special tool to defunct the metal.

The artist used various techniques to defunct the painting.

Which sentence uses "doctrine" correctly?

The company's doctrine emphasizes customer satisfaction.

She decided to doctrine a new language.

He tried to doctrine the stray dog.

The chef used a special technique to doctrine the fish.

Which sentence uses "dispel" correctly?

The bright sunlight helped to dispel the morning fog.

She tried to dispel her fears by facing them head-on.

He used a special cleaner to dispel the stain.

The musician tried to dispel a new melody.

Which sentence uses "abscond" correctly?

The thief attempted to abscond with the stolen jewels.

She decided to abscond a new pet.

He tried to abscond the loud noise coming from the street.

The chef used a special technique to abscond the flavors.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines "bias"?

A neutral and objective perspective.

A prejudice or inclination towards or against something, often in a way considered to be unfair.

The act of being impartial and unbiased.

A factual and verifiable statement.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"The constant noise was the bane of her existence." In this sentence, "bane" most nearly means:

A blessing

A source of great annoyance or distress

A pleasant experience

A minor inconvenience

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "bereft"?

Full

Lacking or deprived of something

Abundant

Plentiful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The storm's fury began to ______.

Intensify

Abate

Remain constant

Worsen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "abet" someone is to:

Hinder their progress.

Assist or encourage them, especially in wrongdoing.

Ignore their actions.

Criticize their behavior.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is the antonym of "abhor"?

Love

Hate

Detest

Adore

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "debunk" a claim is to:

Support it with evidence.

Expose its falseness.

Ignore it completely.

Remain neutral about it.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following best defines "bias"?

"The constant noise was the *bane* of her existence." In this sentence, "bane" most nearly means:

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "bereft"?

The storm's fury began to ______.

To "abet" someone is to:

Which word is the antonym of "abhor"?

To "debunk" a claim is to:

Which of the following describes what it means to "corroborate" a story?

Someone who is "complacent" is:

A "contentious" issue is one that is:

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