Vocabulary Mastery: Things Fall Apart

Use the word "appease" in a sentence.

• The manager tried to appease the angry customer by offering a refund.

• The manager tried to appease the angry customer by ignoring their complaints.

• The manager tried to appease the angry customer by raising the prices.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "benevolence"?

• Malevolence

• Kindness

• Ferocity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "audacity" in the context of someone speaking out against authority?

• Timidity

• Boldness

• Indifference

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the antonym of "callow."

• Mature

• Naive

• Inexperienced

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the word "desolate" in a sentence.

• The bustling city was desolate with activity.

• The abandoned house looked desolate and eerie.

• The garden was desolate with blooming flowers.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a synonym for "discord"?

• Harmony

• Conflict

• Agreement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Explain the meaning of "ferocity" in the context of a storm.

• Calmness

• Intensity

• Weakness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the word "flourish" in a sentence.

• The plant began to flourish in the dry desert.

• The plant began to flourish with regular watering and sunlight.

• The plant began to flourish when it was neglected.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a harbinger?

• A follower

• A sign of something to come

• A conclusion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the antonym of "imperious."

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Commanding

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4