Vocabulary and Context Quiz

Despite her own struggles, the nurse remained __________, always putting her patients' needs before her own.

• imprudent

• altruistic

• cynical

• apathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After working a twelve-hour shift, he was frustrated to receive only a __________ for his efforts.

• grandeur

• pittance

• reprieve

• lament

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

After years of political scandals, she had become __________ about leaders' true intentions.

• conscientious

• cynical

• categorical

• poignant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The old man's face was __________ from years of sun and hardship.

• disheveled

• wizened

• emaciated

• manacled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

It was __________ of him to invest all his savings in an unverified startup.

• altruistic

• categorical

• imprudent

• conscientious

Her excuse for missing the deadline was __________ and quickly fell apart under scrutiny.

• poignant

• untenable

• categorical

• sincere

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

As the sun rose, the morning fog began to __________.

• dissipate

• lament

• falter

• reprieve

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The prisoners were __________ and led into the courtroom under heavy guard.

• disheveled

• manacled

• emaciated

• conscientious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The __________ of the ancient palace left the tourists in awe.

• din

• grandeur

• apathy

• pittance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The villagers gathered to __________ the loss of their beloved elder.

• lament

• falter

• dissipate

• manacle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4