Vocabulary Review - Unit 1

What is the meaning of the word 'sordid'?

• emotionally unrestrained; gushy

• disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one believed

• involving dishonorable actions and motives; arousing moral distate and comtempt; vile

• anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following words are SYNONYMS for the word 'ambiguous'?

• clear, understandable

• inconclusive, murky

• dirty, grimy

• scholarly, academic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which word means 'emotionally unrestrained; gushy'?

• effusive

• esoteric

• pedantic

• fastidious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word means 'slang or informal language used in written or spoken language'?

• ambiguous

• sordid

• colloquialism

• indignation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What is the meaning of the word 'laud'?

• slang or informal language used in written or spoken language

• to praise, extol

• harsh or severe, as in temper or expression

• hard to please : very particular; reflecting a meticulous, sensitive, or demanding attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Which of the following words are SYNONYMS for 'pedantic'?

• cerebral, snobby

• biting, snarky

• amusing, entertaining

• preachy, self-righteous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which word means 'disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one believed'?

• effusive

• didactic

• ambiguous

• disillusioned

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following words would be ANTONYMS for the word 'fastidious'?

• choosy, exacting

• nasty, stained

• flexible, unfussy

• playful, animated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

Which of the following words means 'understood by only a small group of a select few'?

• didactic

• fastidious

• pedantic

• esoteric

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following words would be ANTONYMS for the word 'acerbic'?

• pure, immaculate

• good-natured, mild

• intense, powerful

• snarky, scathing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5