Critical Vocabulary Words #6

The ___ ‘knowledge is power’ emphasizes the importance of information to empower people to make informed decisions.

• berserk

• enigma

• saunter

• dictum

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Clayton’s ability to predict events with ___accuracy often left people in awe of his intuition.

• Uncanny

• Serene

• Inept

• Enigma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The ___ salesman took advantage of the elderly couple’s trust, selling them an overpriced item.

• Serene

• Unscrupulous

• Inept

• Enigma

Saunter means to walk slowly at a normal pace.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Titi walked by Brown Lake every morning for its___ ambiance to keep her calm as she started her day.

• serene

• uncanny

• berserk

• emblazon

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The mystery surrounding the missing ring remained a/an ___, as the children helped their mom search the house.

• Inept

• Uncanny

• Dictum

• Enigma

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The daycare was ___following the safety protocols with diligence and precision.

• Saunter

• Emblazon

• Compliant

• Serene

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

David’s ___ handling of the Chromebook led to expensive repairs causing him to be grounded for a week.

• Serene

• Inept

• Uncanny

• Dictum

The company’s logo was ___ on the front of the building, making it easily recognizable from a distance.

• Saunter

• Serene

• Emblazoned

• Berserk

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Berserk means out of control with anger or insane.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4