Vocabulary Week 8

What does it mean to "abstain" from something?

• To indulge in it frequently

• To refrain from it voluntarily

• To dislike something intensely

• To participate in it occasionally

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

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Friendly

• Timid

If someone is described as "tenacious," they are likely to be:

• Easily discouraged

• Quick to give up

• Persistent in achieving their goals

• Indifferent to challenges

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

To "acquiesce" means to:

• Argue vehemently

• Accept something reluctantly but without protest

• Deny all allegations

• Take control aggressively

"Lampoon" is best defined as:

• To praise excessively

• To criticize someone or something in a humorous way

• To illuminate a subject

• To steal from someone

Which of the following sentences uses "abstain" correctly?

• She decided to abstain from voting in the election.

• He could never abstain his love for chocolate.

• They will abstain the competition due to lack of interest.

• Abstain the room for the meeting to begin.

Identify the antonym of "tenacious."

• Resolute

• Steadfast

• Yielding

• Determined

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Choose the sentence where "haughty" is used correctly.

• His haughty demeanor made him many friends at the party.

• She gave a haughty laugh that echoed through the empty hall.

• The recipe required a haughty amount of sugar.

• They completed the project in a haughty manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which sentence correctly uses "acquiesce"?

• They will never acquiesce to the unfair demands.

• You must acquiesce your belongings before entering.

• He decided to acquiesce in the face of overwhelming evidence.

• Acquiesce the document for further review.

Find the sentence where "lampoon" is used correctly.

• The article lampooned the politician with sharp wit.

• They decided to lampoon for the summer night.

• Her dress was a beautiful shade of lampoon.

• He could lampoon the answer from the clues given.