NYTimes Vocabulary 7/19

Which word means "done or spoken without preparation"?

• Woebegone

• Extemporaneous

• Fawning

• Perimeter

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of "perimeter"?

• Showing exaggerated flattery to gain favor

• The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

• Looking sad or miserable in appearance

• Done without preparation

Which word describes someone who looks sad or miserable?

• Woebegone

• Fawning

• Extemporaneous

• Perimeter

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If someone is "fawning," what are they doing?

• Drawing a geometric figure

• Showing exaggerated flattery or affection to gain favor

• Speaking without preparation

• Looking miserable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "perimeter" correctly?

• She felt perimeter after hearing the sad news.

• The dog ran along the perimeter of the yard.

• He gave an extemporaneous gift to his friend.

• The student was fawning about the math problem.

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

• The woebegone puppy sat in the corner with drooping ears.

• The woebegone student answered every question quickly.

• The woebegone teacher smiled brightly at the class.

• The woebegone runner celebrated his victory.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following situations best illustrates someone being "fawning"?

• A student giving a teacher a compliment to get a better grade.

• A person running around a track.

• A speaker reading from a script.

• A child looking sad after losing a toy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Select the sentence that uses "extemporaneous" correctly.

• The extemporaneous speech impressed the audience.

• The extemporaneous fence kept the animals inside.

• The extemporaneous child looked miserable.

• The extemporaneous student flattered the teacher.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word would best complete the sentence: "After hearing the bad news, his face looked _________"?

• Perimeter

• Fawning

• Woebegone

• Extemporaneous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

If a teacher asks you to calculate the ________ of a rectangle, what are you being asked to find?

• Fawning

• Woebegone

• Perimeter

• Extemporaneous

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.3