Vocabulary Definitions - Pg 62-65

1. ascertain (v.) to find out We need to __________ what it will cost to remodel our kitchen.

• ascertain

• allocate

• assemble

• assume

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

A group of legal scholars held a press conference to present a __________ plea for reform of the state's prison system.

• cogent

• frivolous

• ambiguous

• haphazard

3. converge (v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates __________ on the hall to hear the keynote speaker's address.

• converged

• converge

• converging

• convergence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The judge ordered the remarks __________ from the court record.

• expunged

• explained

• expanded

• exposed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

5. finite (adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time There are only a __________ number of possible answers to a multiple-choice question.

• finite

• infinite

• final

• fine

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

6. nonchalant (adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a __________ air.

• nonchalant

• anxious

• awkward

• timid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the appropriate form of the word in the blank space in the illustrative sentence(s) following.

• omniscient

• omnipotent

• omnivorous

• omnipresent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

8. skulk (v.) to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding The burglar __________ in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewelry store without attracting the attention of anyone who might be nearby.

• skulked

• skulking

• skulks

• skulk

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: Their __________ attitude toward their servants was extremely offensive.

• supercilious

• benevolent

• submissive

• humble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such an __________ skill at playing bridge.

• uncanny

• awkward

• mediocre

• clumsy