E1 - Vocab in Context - #1

Read the following sentence and choose the correct definition of "peril": "The mountaineers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous terrain, with avalanches threatening from above."

• Joy

• Safety

• Danger

• Comfort

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Consider the following sentence to determine the meaning of "arduous": "Completing the marathon was an arduous task that required months of training and dedication."

• Easy

• Difficult

• Unnecessary

• Quick

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Analyze the sentence below to identify the correct definition of "benevolent": "The benevolent millionaire donated a large portion of his wealth to various charities."

• Greedy

• Forgetful

• Kind

• Jealous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence carefully to choose the correct meaning of "ephemeral": "The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a moment before fading into the night sky."

• Permanent

• Long-lasting

• Short-lived

• Unchanging

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Examine the sentence to determine the meaning of "meticulous": "The artist was meticulous in her work, paying close attention to every detail to ensure perfection."

• Careless

• Attentive

• Rushed

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Consider the following sentence to find the correct meaning of "coalesce": "Over time, the scattered communities began to coalesce into a single, unified city."

• Separate

• Merge

• Disappear

• Divide

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the sentence below to identify the correct definition of "obstinate": "Despite numerous setbacks, the scientist remained obstinate, refusing to abandon his research."

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Hopeful

• Indecisive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Read the sentence below to identify the correct definition of "altruistic": "Known for her altruistic nature, she volunteered at the shelter every weekend without fail."

• Selfish

• Generous

• Lazy

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Consider the following sentence to determine the meaning of "frivolous": "His frivolous spending habits led him to purchase unnecessary gadgets, leaving little for savings."

• Thrifty

• Wasteful

• Prudent

• Investive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Examine the sentence to determine the meaning of "innovative": "The company was known for its innovative approach to design, always bringing new ideas to the market."

• Traditional

• Creative

• Stagnant

• Repetitive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4