Academic Vocabulary WK 21

Some students questioned the professor's explanation, but the majority found it credible. As credible as Ms. Johnson's research paper may seem, I don't think you should accept it without verifying her sources. What does "credible" mean in the context of these sentences?

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Many people only give a superficial cleaning to their teeth. However, to prevent tooth decay, it's necessary to brush for at least two minutes. Due to an unexpected meeting at work, John could only manage a superficial cleaning of his house before his guests arrived. What does "superficial" mean in the context of these sentences?

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CCSS.L.5.5C

At the picnic, Emily chose water over wine because her friends had designated her as the driver for the return journey. A team member was designated to present John with the "Best Performer" award at the office event. What does "designate" mean in the context of these sentences?

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CCSS.L.5.5C

After missing the correct turn on the freeway, we had to diverge slightly from the path indicated on the GPS. If you diverge even slightly from the instructions when you bake your cake, you might ruin the taste. Which meaning of "diverge" is used in the context of these sentences?

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During the concert, the guitarist broke a string and had to improvise for the rest of the song. When I forgot my lines in the school play, I had to improvise and make up a new dialogue. Which meaning of "improvise" is used in the context of these sentences?

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Cassie hadn't seen her nephews for years. In the interim, they had grown from toddy boys into serious young men. Corey had to wait two hours for the medical test results; in the interim, he paced nonstop and bit his nails down to a nub. Which meaning of "interim" is used in the context of these sentences?

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does dormant mean?

• active

• inactive

• creative

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does secular mean?

• religious

• unreliable

• nonreligious

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the term 'shun' imply?

• to avoid deliberately

• to accept willingly

• to observe closely

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'simulate' mean?

• to differentiate

• to replicate

• to be composed of

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4