Vocabulary Worksheet

Fill in the blank: The word 'amass' means to ______ things together, usually for pleasure or profit.

• amass

• scatter

• disperse

• separate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'bravado'?

• A) A quiet and reserved behavior

• B) A showy or false display of courage

• C) A genuine act of bravery

• D) A fearful reaction.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word 'deter' mean?

• To encourage

• To prevent from doing or happening

• To ignore

• To allow

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of the word 'euphemism'?

• A) A harsh term used to offend someone

• B) An inoffensive term substituted for an offensive term

• C) A term used to exaggerate a situation

• D) A term used to describe a pleasant situation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'fledgling'?

• An experienced person

• A young bird just ready to fly

• An old bird

• A mature person

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'lavish'?

• Simple and plain

• Extravagant and abundant; excessively generous

• Small and limited

• Cheap and affordable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: A 'menagerie' is a collection of _______ on display.

• animals

• plants

• artifacts

• books

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word 'occult'?

• Related to the supernatural

• A type of plant

• A historical event

• A mathematical term

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'profusion'?

• A small amount

• A great quantity or amount; an abundance

• A type of plant

• A type of weather condition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word 'tangible' mean?

• Imaginary; not real

• Actual; real; capable of being perceived by the senses

• Difficult to understand

• Not able to be touched

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4