Mastering Vocabulary Through Sentences

Which word means to support or strengthen something?

• Berate

• Bolster

• Sinister

• Paltry

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 "eccentric"?

• Ordinary

• Conventional

• Unusual

• Common

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 word that means to criticize someone harshly.

• Assertive

• Berate

• Accommodate

• Refurbish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something that is extremely hot or passionate?

• Torrid

• Poignant

• Antiquated

• Gullible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "paramount" mean?

• Secondary

• Unimportant

• Supreme

• Minor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the word that means insignificant or meager.

• Pivotal

• Paltry

• Exemplary

• Synthesis

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means confident and self-assured?

• Assertive

• Sinister

• Impervious

• Rudimentary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "impervious" mean?

• Vulnerable

• Resistant

• Fragile

• Weak

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the word that means deeply affecting or moving.

• Poignant

• Antiquated

• Unilateral

• Refurbish

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word describes something outdated or old-fashioned?

• Exemplary

• Antiquated

• Synthesis

• Pivotal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D