Sadlier Vocabulary Unit 8 (Level C)

What does the word attire mean?

• A person’s clothing or outfit
• A type of musical instrument
• A long journey
• A loud argument

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does fervent most nearly mean?

• Lacking energy
• Extremely enthusiastic or passionate
• Difficult to understand
• Happening by accident

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person described as gaunt is:

• Stubborn and uncooperative
• Tall and athletic
• Very thin and bony
• Extremely wealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is a proxy?

• A device used to measure distance
• A person authorized to act for someone else
• A payment made for borrowed goods
• A type of ceremonial speech

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Someone who is stoical is best described as:

• Easily annoyed and impatient
• Able to endure pain or hardship without showing emotion
• Constantly seeking attention
• Skilled in solving complex problems

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the noun avail mean?

• Help or benefit
• A formal announcement
• A close friend or companion
• A hidden entrance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The judge warned that any attempt to _____ the contract would result in severe legal consequences for the company.

• nullify
• proxy
• attire
• stoical

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The two ancient temples seemed to _________ one another, standing so close that only a narrow path separated them.

• enmity
• abut
• infiltrate
• gaunt

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

When the old mining rope snapped, the rusted bucket began to _________ rapidly into the dark, empty shaft.

• plummet
• proclaim
• scavenge
• fervent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

For the historical reenactment, each student had to _________ themselves in clothing that matched the style of the 1700s.

• infiltrate
• attire
• rankle
• proclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E