Vocabulary 6 List

Hannah has a strong feeling of dislike or hostility toward broccoli, even though her friends enjoy it. Which word best describes Hannah's feeling?

• Affluence

• Antipathy

• Sedulous

• Amoral

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Maya is struggling to understand a complex topic in her science class. Her teacher decides to use simple examples and clear explanations to help Maya grasp the concept. What is the term for what the teacher is doing?

• Elucidate

• Peruse

• Obdurate

• Parody

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Priya is waiting at the bus stop, and the bus is expected to arrive at any moment. Which word describes the arrival of the bus?

• Imminent

• Banal

• Eschew

• Bedlam

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Anika attended a meeting where every idea presented seemed boring or unoriginal; lacking freshness or creativity. What term best describes the ideas shared in the meeting?

• Denouement

• Banal

• Scurrilous

• Onerous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Zoe is reading a mystery novel and reaches the final chapters where all the clues come together and the mystery is solved. Which vocabulary word refers to this final part of the story where the plot comes together and problems are resolved?

• Parody

• Denouement

• Bedlam

• Peruse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Samuel’s team suggested a new approach to solve a problem, but Samuel refused to consider any changes and insisted on sticking to his original plan. Which term best fits Samuel’s behavior?

• Obdurate

• Sedulous

• Antipathy

• Eschew

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Nora is preparing for her final exams and needs to read her textbooks carefully and in detail to understand the concepts. Which word describes what Nora is doing?

• Peruse

• Elucidate

• Parody

• Imminent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a school assembly, the fire alarm suddenly goes off, and students start running in all directions, shouting and causing a scene of noise, confusion, and chaos. Which term best describes this situation?

• Affluence

• Bedlam

• Onerous

• Amoral

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Aria started a successful business and now enjoys a life of comfort, with a great amount of money and material goods. What word best describes Aria's situation?

• Scurrilous

• Affluence

• Banal

• Obdurate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a heated debate, William started using language that was extremely rude and insulting. Which word best describes the type of language William used?

• Sedulous

• Scurrilous

• Parody

• Eschew

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6