Vocab 19/20 Practice

If someone feels abashed, what are they most likely experiencing?

• Embarrassment or discomfort

• Joy and excitement

• Confidence and pride

• Calmness and peace

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following situations can best be described as "auspicious"?

• Starting a new job on a day when everything goes smoothly and you receive praise

• Missing your bus and being late for an important meeting

• Forgetting your homework at home

• Getting caught in the rain without an umbrella

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "demeanor"?

• Outward behavior or bearing

• A type of clothing

• A place where people gather

• A kind of food

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Elijah attended the party in the guise of a magician, but he was actually a famous singer. What does the word "guise" mean in this context?

• An external appearance or manner that is misleading

• A type of clothing worn for special occasions

• A genuine and honest behavior

• A form of written communication

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "occult" mean when used as an adjective?

• Mysterious, supernatural, or beyond human understanding

• Related to everyday events

• Scientific and logical

• Ordinary and common

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "occult" as an adjective?

• The occult fascinated many people in the 19th century.

• The scientist studied the occult to understand gravity.

• The magician performed an occult trick that seemed beyond human understanding.

• The occult is a type of plant found in rainforests.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When "purport" is used as a noun, what does it refer to?

• The meaning or substance of something

• The appearance of something

• The origin of something

• The result of something

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "purport" as a verb?

• He purports to be an expert, but he has no real experience.

• The purport of the story was unclear.

• She purports the document for safekeeping.

• The purport was lost in translation.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• Her sartorial choices always impress at formal events.

• His sartorial skills helped him win the chess tournament.

• The chef's sartorial expertise made the meal delicious.

• The athlete's sartorial training improved his speed.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the verb form of "syndicate"?

• A news article being published in several newspapers at the same time

• A group of companies forming a partnership

• A government passing a new law

• A student writing an essay for class

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E