Vocabulary Mastery: Context and Connotation

What is the meaning of the word "Incognito" in the context of someone traveling?

• Openly

• Secretly

• Quickly

• Loudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• Silence

• Echo

• Mute

• Whisper

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the antonym for the word "Surpass."

• Exceed

• Fall behind

• Overtake

• Outdo

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the connotation of the word "Undermine" in the context of a person's authority?

• Strengthen

• Weaken

• Support

• Enhance

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the word that is similar in meaning to "Fallacious."

• Truthful

• Misleading

• Accurate

• Honest

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes someone who is "Perturbed"?

• Calm

• Disturbed

• Relaxed

• Untroubled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "Aspire" to something?

• To ignore

• To dream

• To reject

• To forget

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following words is an antonym for "Callous"?

• Sensitive

• Harsh

• Unfeeling

• Cold

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "Concurrent" in the context of events?

• Sequential

• Simultaneous

• Delayed

• Sporadic

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word is a synonym for "Covert"?

• Overt

• Hidden

• Public

• Obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A