Week 4 Vocab Review (12)

Which of the following best defines spurious?

• Genuine or authentic

• False or deceptive

• Logical and well-reasoned

• Deeply insightful

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Someone who is lethargic is most likely:

• Energetic and lively

• Sluggish and lacking energy

• Talkative and entertaining

• Lethal when they are armed with a Chromebook

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an epiphany?

• A type of transformation

• A clever joke

• A sudden realization or insight

• A minor mistake

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The word laconic refers to someone who:

• Talks at length

• Uses very few words

• Speaks in riddles

• Avoids all communication

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person who demonstrates acumen shows:

• Great physical strength

• Unreliable behavior

• Sharp judgment and keen insight

• Excessive obedience

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which sentence uses inane correctly?

• The inane conversation was full of silly jokes and pointless chatter.

• The inane judge carefully evaluated every detail of the case.

• Her inane strategy helped the Cruisers win the state championship.

• She felt inane after running three miles.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates metamorphosis?

• A lawyer wins a difficult case.

• A student decides to change majors and develops a new career path.

• A storm ruins a picnic.

• A musician performs a song beautifully.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence shows the correct use of obsequious?

• The obsequious intern complimented his boss constantly, hoping to gain favor.

• The obsequious athlete refused to obey the referee’s rules

• Mr. Cotterill's obsequious ideas changed the future, ending the ensuing apocolypse

• He made an obsequious joke that was clever and funny.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which situation BEST shows someone trying to exacerbate a problem?

• Mr. Cotterill patiently explains instructions again.

• A friend spreads gossip to make a fight worse.

• A doctor prescribes medicine to help a patient recover.

• A leader works hard to solve a conflict peacefully.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following BEST illustrates someone being the epitome of leadership?

• A student skips class frequently.

• A Cruiser volleyball player demonstrates fearlessness, selflessness, and teamwork.

• Mr. Cotterill ignores the struggling students.

• The coach yells at players for small mistakes.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D