Vocab Unit 1

What is the meaning of the word "surgical" as used in the sentence: "The scientist made a surgical adjustment to the experiment"?

• Careless

• Precise

• Energetic

• Unplanned

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best fits the following sentence? "After running the marathon, she felt completely ________."

• energetic

• exhausted

• ergonomic

• surgical

What does the word "ergonomic" mean?

• Designed for comfort and efficiency

• Full of energy

• Wasteful

• Quick to act

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is the best definition of "vigorous"?

• Weak

• Lively and strong

• Careful

• Slow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The word "invigorate" most nearly means:

• To weaken

• To energize

• To ignore

• To delay

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word "prodigal" mean in the sentence: "The prodigal son spent all his inheritance"?

• Careful

• Wasteful

• Energetic

• Precise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "to stir up or disturb"?

• agitate

• enact

• allege

• ergonomic

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of "enact"?

• To pass into law

• To react quickly

• To energize

• To allege

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The word "reactionary" most nearly means:

• Progressive

• Opposed to change

• Energetic

• Agile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best describes someone who is "agile"?

• Slow

• Clumsy

• Quick and nimble

• Wasteful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6