Quarter 4 list 2

What does *acerbic* most likely mean in this sentence? The critic's acerbic review of the film left the director visibly shaken.

• Sharp or harsh
• Unclear
• Generous
• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to *aggrandize* someone? The CEO tried to aggrandize himself by exaggerating the company’s profits.

• To increase their power or status
• To diminish their success
• To fire them
• To celebrate their birthday

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does *beseech* mean in the sentence below? Aiden and Charlotte beseeched their parents for a new puppy.

• Pleaded urgently

• Ignored

• Laughed at

• Rewarded

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does *bourgeois* imply in this sentence? Maya criticized Anika's bourgeois lifestyle, full of brand names and conventional opinions.

• Middle-class and materialistic

• Poor and struggling

• Noble and aristocratic

• Adventurous and daring

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to *carouse*? After winning the championship, the team caroused all night in celebration.

• Partied loudly and drank
• Read quietly
• Trained intensely
• Slept peacefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does *construe* mean in this sentence? During the meeting, Ethan's silence could be construed as agreement with the proposal.

• Interpreted

• Ignored

• Celebrated

• Misunderstood

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does *eclectic* mean here? His music playlist is eclectic, ranging from jazz to Korean pop to classical.

• Diverse in sources or styles
• Random and unorganized
• Focused only on one genre
• Outdated and repetitive

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to *insinuate* something? Are you trying to insinuate that I lied about where I was last night?

• Hint at it subtly
• State it directly
• Deny it
• Prove it

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is *propriety* in this sentence? Abigail always behaves with the utmost propriety, even in difficult situations.

• Proper conduct

• Nervousness

• Disrespect

• Creativity

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does *vicissitude* mean in this sentence? After years of success, the company finally faced the vicissitudes of a changing market.

• Unexpected difficulties
• Predictable profits
• Constant progress
• Lucky breaks

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C