Vocabulary Power Plus Book 1, Lesson 10

What does "fallible" mean?

• Incapable of making mistakes

• Capable of making mistakes

• Unwilling to admit errors

• Perfect and infallible

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the sentence where "blatant" is used correctly.

• She whispered her secrets in a blatant manner.

• The blatant lie was easily believed by everyone.

• He was blatant about his intentions to help.

• The sky is blatantly blue on a cloudy day.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is a synonym for "dawdle"?

• Hurry

• Loiter

• Sprint

• Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"Affiliate" is best defined as:

• To disassociate

• To connect or associate with

• To argue vehemently

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "fawn" mean when referring to someone's behavior?

• To show affection openly

• To act with hostility

• To flatter for personal gain

• To challenge authority

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Calumny" can be best described as:

• Praise

• Truth

• Slander

• Agreement

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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

Choose the sentence where "berate" is used correctly.

• She decided to berate her friend with gifts.

• He was berated for his innovative ideas.

• The coach berated the team for their excellent performance.

• The manager berated the employee for arriving late.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "minion"?

• Follower

• Leader

• Servant

• Underling

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"Desolate" can be used to describe:

• A crowded place

• A barren or empty place

• A joyful occasion

• A place full of life

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "bane" most nearly means:

• Blessing

• Poison

• Antidote

• Cure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F