Vocabulary Exam for List 9 - English 2

During a heated debate in the student council, Grace's tone became increasingly acrimonious: _______

• marked by strong resentment or cynicism

• full of joy and happiness

• related to physical strength

• showing great generosity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'Affable' mean?

• diffusing warmth and friendliness

• showing a lack of interest

• being overly critical

• displaying nervousness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When Nora told everyone she had finished the project on her own, her actions seemed to belie her words: _______

• represent falsely

• believe strongly

• show clearly

• support openly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Kai was asked to define Cadence during his music class. He replied: _______

• the rhythmic rise and fall of the voice

• a sudden loud noise

• a type of musical instrument

• the speed of a moving vehicle

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During a debate competition, Isla had to contend with opposing arguments to win the round. Define Contend: _______

• maintain or assert

• ignore or neglect

• to celebrate

• to confuse

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a group project, Noah's suggestion was met with derision by his classmates. Define Derision: _______

• the act of treating with contempt

• a feeling of great joy

• an act of kindness

• the process of learning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Kai was tasked to disseminate the new company policy: _______

• cause to become widely known

• to hide information

• to restrict access

• to forget completely

• to misunderstand

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In a school assembly, the principal announced an edict: _______

• a legally binding command or decision

• a type of ancient coin

• a musical instrument

• a weather phenomenon

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Jackson was packing his backpack for a hiking trip. He realized he had packed some items that were extraneous: _______

• not essential

• very important

• always included

• completely accurate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

During the school play, there was a hiatus: _______

• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

• a type of musical instrument

• a mathematical equation

• a famous historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C