Vocabulary List Worksheet

What is the meaning of the word 'usurp'?

• to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right

• to support or uphold a law

• to give up power willingly

• to negotiate a peaceful agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What part of speech is the word 'abide'?

• verb

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What word means 'causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment'?

• odious

• melodious

• gregarious

• tedious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'arbitrarily'?

• Determined by impulse rather than reason; randomly

• Carefully planned and executed

• Based on scientific evidence

• Following strict rules

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the part of speech for the word 'propaganda'?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What word means 'Performance made up of short sketches or musical numbers'?

• revue

• opera

• ballet

• sonata

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word 'unencumbered'?

• not carrying a burden

• extremely tired

• full of energy

• easily distracted

• very expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'volition'?

• power of choosing; the will

• a type of musical instrument

• a form of government

• a scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What word means 'unoriginal remark'?

• platitudes

• innovations

• epiphanies

• revelations

• insights

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'tacky'?

• showing poor taste or quality

• extremely expensive

• very clean and neat

• highly fashionable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4