Vocabulary Mastery: The Interlopers

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

• Intruder

• Benefactor

• Ally

• Friend

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the antonym for "pestilential."

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Toxic

• Dangerous

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In which sentence is the word "vain" used correctly?

• She was vain enough to think she could win the race without practice.

• The vain of the river was calm and serene.

• He was vain to the idea of helping others.

• The vain weather made it difficult to travel.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the connotation of the word "wrested" in the context of a struggle?

• Positive, suggesting a fair competition

• Neutral, indicating a simple action

• Negative, implying forceful or violent action

• Positive, indicating a peaceful resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "acquiesce"?

• She acquiesced to the loud music by turning it up.

• He acquiesced to the demands of his boss without protest.

• They acquiesced the new car with excitement.

• We acquiesced the meal with gratitude.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the synonym for "plight."

• Solution

• Predicament

• Celebration

• Success

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "detest"?

• Abhor

• Despise

• Love

• Loathe

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the connotation of the word "assuredly" in a statement?

• Doubtful, suggesting uncertainty

• Neutral, indicating a simple fact

• Positive, implying confidence and certainty

• Negative, suggesting arrogance

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In which sentence is the word "muster" used correctly?

• He mustered the courage to speak in front of the large audience.

• She mustered the ingredients for the cake.

• They mustered the car for a long drive.

• We mustered the book with interest.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the synonym for "evident."

• Obscure

• Clear

• Hidden

• Ambiguous

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4