NYTimes Vocabulary 5/17

What is the best definition of the word "simulacrum"?

• A popular trend in fashion

• An image or representation of someone or something, often seen as a less accurate or ideal copy

• A deep or repeated thought

• A character in an ancient alphabet

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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

Which word means "to feel resentment or envy toward someone because of what they have or achieve"?

• Rumination

• Unabashed

• Begrudge

• Runic

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If something is described as "runic," what is it related to?

• Popular styles in culture

• Deep thought

• Ancient alphabets and mystery

• Feeling no embarrassment

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who is not embarrassed, ashamed, or apologetic?

• Unabashed

• Begrudge

• Vogue

• Simulacrum

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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 "rumination" mean?

• A popular trend

• Deep or repeated thought about something

• A type of ancient writing

• To feel envy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "vogue" correctly?

• The ancient runic symbols were hard to decipher.

• Wearing bright colors is currently in vogue.

• She felt unabashed about her mistake.

• He began to begrudge his friend's success.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "begrudge."

• She was unabashed about her unusual outfit.

• He began to begrudge his brother's achievements.

• The runic inscription was mysterious.

• The vogue for vintage clothing is growing.

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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

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "rumination"?

• The simulacrum was displayed in the museum.

• After the test, she sat in rumination about her answers.

• The runic letters were carved into stone.

• He was unabashed by the criticism.

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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

Select the sentence that uses "simulacrum" correctly.

• The simulacrum of the statue looked almost real.

• He was in vogue for his honesty.

• She felt rumination after the event.

• The runic was a popular trend.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which sentence best uses the word "unabashed"?

• She was unabashed when she sang in front of the crowd.

• He begrudged his friend's new car.

• The vogue for hats is returning.

• The runic alphabet is ancient.