Vocabulary and Inferencing Quiz

In a small village, there is an elder who is sought after for advice and guidance. This person is deeply respected not just for their age, but for their profound wisdom and the character they have shown over the years. Which word best describes this individual?

• Precocious

• Venerable

• Ostentatious

• Hackneyed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

When navigating through a dense forest, a person who is careful to avoid potential risks and threats is:

• Intrepid

• Wary

• Assiduous

• Precocious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

In the context of an employee's feelings towards a highly ethical and inspiring leader, a deep respect for someone or something is known as:

• Ostentation

• Reverence

• Hackneyed

• Circuitous

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When planning a road trip, choosing a path that is not the most direct but explores more sights is described as:

• Circuitous

• Mundane

• Venerable

• Intrepid

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Walking through a neighborhood that looks exactly the same from one house to the next is often described as:

• Ostentatious

• Mundane

• Precocious

• Assiduous

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

At the gala, the billionaire's choice of a diamond-encrusted suit was criticized as:

• Ostentatious

• Hackneyed

• Venerable

• Wary

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When someone works tirelessly on their startup, showing great dedication and focus, they are being:

• Circuitous

• Assiduous

• Intrepid

• Precocious

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CCSS.L.3.2F

In the world of fashion, a trend that has been seen too many times and no longer feels fresh or original is described as:

• Hackneyed

• Reverence

• Ostentatious

• Mundane

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Imagine you're choosing a character for an adventure game. The character you're considering is described as fearless and adventurous, often diving into situations where others would hesitate. This character can best be described as:

• Intrepid

• Wary

• Assiduous

• Precocious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

A child who starts reading full novels at the age of 4 is considered to be:

• Venerable

• Circuitous

• Precocious

• Ostentatious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6