Ungifted Ch. 5-7 Vocab

What is the best definition of the word "peripheral"?

• Central or most important

• On the edge or outer part

• Deeply emotional

• Extremely large

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "tentatively" correctly?

• She tentatively agreed to join the club, unsure if she would like it.

• He tentatively ran as fast as he could.

• The tentatively was very loud.

• They tentatively finished their homework quickly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone looks at you "dubiously," how are they looking at you?

• With excitement

• With doubt or suspicion

• With anger

• With happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is the best synonym for "austerity"?

• Luxury

• Strictness or simplicity

• Generosity

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean if someone is "bereft"?

• Full of energy

• Lacking something or feeling sad because of loss

• Very excited

• Extremely wealthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses "maneuverability" correctly?

• The car's maneuverability made it easy to park in tight spaces.

• She maneuverability her homework quickly.

• The maneuverability was delicious.

• He was maneuverability about the answer.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If someone does something "grudgingly," how do they do it?

• With great joy

• With reluctance or unwillingness

• With speed

• With confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is the opposite of "unperturbed"?

• Calm

• Disturbed or worried

• Happy

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean for a seed to "germinate"?

• To dry out

• To begin to grow or sprout

• To be eaten

• To be harvested

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence uses "adamant" correctly?

• She was adamant that she would not change her mind.

• He adamant the ball across the field.

• The adamant was very tasty.

• They adamant their homework quickly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4