Which sentence uses "initiative" correctly?

She showed initiative by starting the school recycling program.

The initiative was very thin from hunger.

The initiative was spreading throughout the city.

He was feeling ecstatic about the initiative.

Which sentence uses "belligerent" correctly?

The belligerent student was eager to start a fight.

The belligerent weather was kind and gentle.

She felt belligerent after winning the prize.

The belligerent food was delicious.

Analyze the meaning of "formidable" in the following sentence: "The mountain was a formidable challenge for the hikers."

The mountain inspired fear and seemed difficult.

The mountain was easy to climb.

The mountain was kind in disposition.

In the sentence "Her haughty attitude made it hard for others to approach her," what does "haughty" suggest about her behavior?

She was arrogant and acted superior.

She was friendly and welcoming.

Compare and contrast the words "benign" and "belligerent" in terms of their connotations.

Benign is positive and gentle; belligerent is negative and aggressive.

Benign is aggressive; belligerent is gentle.

Create an original sentence using the word "emaciated."

The emaciated dog was rescued and given food and care.

The emaciated weather was very pleasant.

The emaciated student was feeling joyful.

The emaciated mountain was easy to climb.

Analyze the use of "exploit" in the sentence: "He tried to exploit the situation to gain more power."

He tried to use the situation for his own benefit.

He tried to ignore the situation.

He tried to destroy the situation.

Create an original sentence using the word "formidable."

The formidable storm kept everyone indoors.

The formidable cake was delicious.

The formidable student was very thin.

The formidable music was monotonous.

Compare and contrast "monotonous" and "ecstatic" in terms of emotional impact.

Monotonous is dull and repetitive; ecstatic is full of joy and excitement.

Ecstatic is dull; monotonous is exciting.

Create an original sentence using the word "initiative."

Taking initiative, she organized a fundraiser for the local shelter.

The initiative was very thin and hungry.

The initiative was feeling ecstatic.

Vocabulary #5 Review

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

L.1.6, L.6.4A, L.11-12.4C

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of the word "benign"?

Very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

Kind in disposition or manner

Inspiring fear or dread

Spreading or spread throughout

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word means "characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight"?

Belligerent

Ecstatic

Haughty

Monotonous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Select the word that means "feeling great delight."

Exploit

Ecstatic

Initiative

Emaciated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "formidable"?

Inspiring fear or dread

Readiness to embark on bold new ventures

Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

Having or showing arrogant superiority

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is defined as "very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold"?

Monotonous

Emaciated

Pervasive

Benign

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "exploit" mean?

Use or manipulate to one's advantage

Spreading or spread throughout

Kind in disposition or manner

Feeling great delight

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word means "having or showing arrogant superiority"?

Haughty

Initiative

Ecstatic

Formidable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Vocabulary #5 Review

30 questions

What is the definition of the word "benign"?

Which word means "characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight"?

Select the word that means "feeling great delight."

What is the meaning of "formidable"?

Which word is defined as "very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold"?

What does "exploit" mean?

Which word means "having or showing arrogant superiority"?

What is the definition of "initiative"?

Which word is defined as "tediously repetitious or lacking in variety"?

What does "pervasive" mean?

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