Vocab 3.2(B)

What is the definition of 'Misconstrue'?

• To interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of

• Calm, peaceful

• Highly offensive, arousing a strong dislike

• To appease, soothe, pacify

Which word means 'highly offensive, arousing a strong dislike'?

• Placid

• Potent

• Superficial

• Obnoxious

Complete the sentence: The teacher tried to _______ the students after the heated debate.

• Misconstrue

• Protrude

• Plagiarism

• Placate

Which word is a synonym for 'calm, peaceful'?

• Placid

• Potent

• Stark

• Obnoxious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of 'Plagiarism'?

• Harsh, unrelieved, desolate

• A false reason, deceptive excuse

• Passing off or using as one's own the writing of another person

• To stick out, thrust forth

Which word means 'powerful; highly effective'?

• Placid

• Superficial

• Potent

• Misconstrue

Complete the analogy: Pretext is to excuse as Misconstrue is to _______.

• Offensive

• Calm

• Stick out

• Interpret wrongly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which word means 'to stick out, thrust forth'?

• Protrude

• Placate

• Plagiarism

• Stark

What is the definition of 'Stark'?

• Harsh, unrelieved, desolate

• On or near the surface, shallow

• Highly offensive, arousing a strong dislike

• To appease, soothe, pacify

Which word means 'on or near the surface, concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow'?

• Superficial

• Potent

• Placid

• Obnoxious