Vocabulary in Context

The soldier was given medicine to abate the pain in his leg after the war was over. He was in intense pain when he went to the hospital. What does abate mean?

• become more intense

• become less intense

• remain the same

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

After the business trip, the man returned to his humble abode. He was excited to finally be home and sleeping in his own bed. What does abode mean?

• large area of open land

• hotel

• house or home

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The two countries went to war because the king would not abdicate his throne. The king refused to allow them to become allies. They felt he was the worst ruler the country had ever seen. What does abdicate mean?

• renounce or resign

• have success

• fulfill a responsibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The paper mill put off an acrid smell. The people in town stated that it made their eyes water and their noses burn. What does acrid mean?

• pleasant taste or smell

• wanting to taste or smell

• strong, unpleasant taste or smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The students were admonished for plagiarizing their reports. The next time they get caught, they will be expelled. What does admonished mean?

• firmly reprimanded

• praised

• shared excitedly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Carl, an astute student, was constantly called to tutor the students who were failing. The teachers couldn't believe how quickly Carl learned the new material. What does astute mean?

• to help others

• mentally sharp

• unable to understand information

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The con artist tried to bamboozle the banker out of millions of dollars. He tricked the banker into giving him access to several bank accounts. What does bamboozle mean?

• having the quality of honesty

• to give false information

• to deceive or cheat someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The man became belligerent when he thought no one was willing to help him. All of the bystanders were scared he would try to start a fight with them. What does belligerent mean?

• unwilling to help

• hostile or aggressive

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The mayor's candor both worked in her favor and against her. While some people loved her open and honest communication, others only wanted to hear positive things. What does candor mean?

• pretend things do not exist

• open and honest quality in someone

• private; someone who hides information

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The word "pig" has a negative connotation when you are talking about a person. That is one animal people don't like being called. What does connotation mean?

• a neutral feeling

• a literal meaning

• idea or feeling perceived by a word

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C