Vocabulary Worksheet

What is the definition of the word 'bonanza'?

• A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable; profitable; a large amount

• A type of tropical fruit found in South America

• A traditional dance from Spain

• A small village in the mountains

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is an antonym for 'bonanza'?

• Loss, misfortune

• Treasure, fortune

• Wealth, abundance

• Profit, gain

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'churlish'?

• Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work or deal with; rude

• Extremely generous or charitable; giving freely

• Easily influenced or swayed; impressionable

• Having a cheerful and optimistic attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a synonym for 'churlish'?

• Surly, impolite

• Generous, polite

• Cheerful, friendly

• Respectful, courteous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'discordant'?

• Disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony, conflicting

• Pleasant and harmonious in sound

• Extremely quiet and barely audible

• Related to musical instruments only

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for 'discordant'?

• Disagreeable, inharmonious, contradictory

• Pleasant, harmonious, agreeable

• Silent, quiet, peaceful

• Orderly, organized, systematic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is a synonym for 'evolve'?

• Grow, progress

• Decline, regress

• Stagnate, halt

• Ignore, neglect

• Destroy, ruin

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym for 'evolve'?

• Revert, diminish

• Advance, progress

• Develop, grow

• Transform, change

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'grope'?

• To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

• To move quickly and gracefully

• To speak loudly and clearly

• To write neatly and legibly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is a synonym for 'grope'?

• Fumble, hunt, feel

• Run, jump, skip

• Sing, dance, act

• Read, write, draw

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A