Lesson 1 Vocabulary Challenge

Which sentence best demonstrates the correct use of the word "doleful"?

• The comedian's doleful jokes made everyone laugh.

• After hearing the sad news, she wore a doleful expression all day.

• The room was decorated in a doleful manner with bright colors.

• He was doleful about winning the prize.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence where "buffoon" is used correctly.

• The buffoon of the group always made everyone laugh with his silly antics.

• She buffooned her way through the exam.

• The buffoon painting was admired by all.

• He buffooned the cake for dessert.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the best definition for "hierarchy" as used in a social context.

• A system where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

• A type of food chain in the animal kingdom.

• A group of friends who all have equal power.

• A random collection of objects.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following sentences uses "garish" appropriately?

• The garish lights of the city hurt my eyes.

• The garish meal was delicious.

• He spoke in a garish tone.

• She wore a garish smile to the interview.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "undermine" mean in the context of a relationship?

• To strengthen and support someone.

• To gradually weaken or damage someone’s authority or confidence.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To make someone laugh.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence best uses the word "imbue"?

• The teacher tried to imbue her students with a love of learning.

• He imbued the cake with chocolate chips.

• She imbued the letter in the mailbox.

• The dog imbued the bone in the yard.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the correct meaning of "penchant".

• A strong dislike for something.

• A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A form of punishment.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following best defines "asperity"?

• Smoothness and gentleness in manner.

• Harshness of tone or manner.

• A type of musical note.

• A feeling of happiness.

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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 uses "rambunctious" correctly?

• The rambunctious children ran around the playground, shouting and laughing.

• The rambunctious painting was very quiet.

• She was rambunctious about her homework.

• He rambunctiously read the silent book.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes a "repertoire"?

• A list of things someone dislikes.

• The range of skills or pieces a person is prepared to perform.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A group of friends.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4