How would you define the term "unabated" in the context of intensity or strength?

Without any reduction or decrease

What is vindication, especially in the context of proving someone's claim?

Clearing someone of blame or suspicion

Punishing someone for their claim

Supporting someone's false claim

Describe a person who appears disheveled.

A person who appears disheveled looks untidy or unkempt.

A person who appears disheveled looks polished and neat.

A person who appears disheveled looks well-groomed and tidy.

A person who appears disheveled looks organized and put-together.

What does it mean to dispel something, and how is it achieved?

To make something disappear or go away by providing evidence or arguments that prove it to be false or incorrect.

To dispel something means to ignore it and hope it goes away

To dispel something means to make it stronger

To make something disappear by shouting at it

How would you characterize someone who is sullen?

Silent, morose, or bad-tempered

Explain the meaning of the verb "cajole" in terms of persuasion.

To persuade through flattery or coaxing.

To persuade through intimidation

How would you use the term "instill" in the context of introducing something gradually?

By instilling small doses of the new information over time

By completely overwhelming with the new information all at once

By ignoring the new information entirely

By forgetting to introduce the new information

Define the verb "linger" in the sense of continuing to stay.

To continue to stay or remain in a place

What is eloquence, particularly in the context of speaking or writing?

The ability to speak or write in a persuasive and articulate manner

The ability to speak or write in a rude and offensive manner

The ability to speak or write in a boring and uninteresting manner

The ability to speak or write in a confusing and incoherent manner

In what situations might you use the term "evoke" to describe someone's actions?

When they bring out or elicit a particular feeling, memory, or response in others

When they exaggerate a particular feeling, memory, or response in others

When they ignore a particular feeling, memory, or response in others

When they suppress a particular feeling or memory in others

When would an "elegy" be written or shared?

To mourn the loss of someone or something

To express gratitude for a gift

What does it mean to "strew" something by scattering it?

To scatter or spread something around

To stack something neatly in a pile

To gather something in one place

Explain the characteristics of a person who is described as "resolute."

Determined, purposeful, and unwavering

Stubborn, inflexible, and erratic

Indecisive, hesitant, and wavering

How would you use the word "askew" to describe something twisted or crooked?

The building looked askew after the earthquake.

The building looked straight after the earthquake.

The building looked askew after the renovation.

The building looked askew after the repair.

What does it mean to do something "legitimately"?

In a lawful, proper, or genuine manner

In a dishonest, improper, or forged manner

In an illegal, improper, or fake manner

In a questionable, improper, or counterfeit manner

What does it mean for things to "converge" from different directions?

They are coming together at a common point

They are changing direction randomly

They are moving away from each other

Explain the concept of "incarnation" in the context of embodying a deity or spirit.

A deity or spirit taking on a physical form

A deity or spirit taking on a liquid form

A deity or spirit taking on a musical form

A deity or spirit taking on a digital form

Vocabulary and Definitions

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

L.1.6, RI.9-10.4, L.5.5C

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "access" when it refers to an increase?

Ability or right to use or obtain something

Unavailability of something

Inability to use or obtain something

Denial of right to use or obtain something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How would you define the term "civil" when describing someone's behavior?

Aggressive, confrontational, and hostile

Unkind, inconsiderate, and discourteous

Rude, disrespectful, and impolite

Polite, courteous, and respectful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In what context would you use the word "demonstrate" to mean showing by example?

Cooking a meal

Driving a car

Singing a song

Teaching or explaining something

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CCSS.L.5.5C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What does the term "document" refer to when talking about written or printed records?

A type of bird

A type of food

A written or printed record

A type of dance

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CCSS.L.5.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of symbolism??

A literal defintion.

A snapshot from a camera.

The picture on a stamp.

A Black Belt represents hard work and perseverance.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean to "commence" a project or task?

To ignore or neglect

To start or begin

To delay or postpone

To finish or complete

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How would you describe someone who exercises prudence in their decision-making?

Reckless and impulsive

Careless and hasty

Risky and thoughtless

Cautious and careful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Vocabulary and Definitions

28 questions

What is the meaning of the word "access" when it refers to an increase?

How would you define the term "civil" when describing someone's behavior?

In what context would you use the word "demonstrate" to mean showing by example?

What does the term "document" refer to when talking about written or printed records?

What is an example of symbolism??

What does it mean to "commence" a project or task?

How would you describe someone who exercises prudence in their decision-making?

What does "denunciation" imply when someone expresses strong disapproval openly?

When someone experiences apprehension, what are they feeling?

How would you define the term "unabated" in the context of intensity or strength?

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