Lesson #15 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "bulwark" mean?

• A type of ship

• A defensive wall

• A musical instrument

• A ceremonial practice

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the sentence where "cajole" is used correctly.

• He decided to cajole the metal to increase its strength.

• She managed to cajole her brother into doing her homework.

• The chef used a cajole technique to cook the steak.

• They observed the stars through a telescope to cajole their positions.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Messenger

• Opponent

• Spectator

• Competitor

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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

What does "impetuous" mean?

• Calm and collected

• Slow and deliberate

• Acting without thinking

• Extremely loud

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses "extemporaneous" correctly?

• The extemporaneous dance was choreographed months in advance.

• His extemporaneous remarks left the audience in awe.

• She wore an extemporaneous outfit that took weeks to prepare.

• They enjoyed an extemporaneous meal that was planned earlier that week.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the sentence where "bulwark" is used metaphorically.

• The ancient city was surrounded by a massive bulwark.

• In times of crisis, he was our bulwark against despair.

• They repaired the bulwark after the storm.

• The bulwark was too high to climb over.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which option is an antonym for "cajole"?

• Persuade

• Coerce

• Encourage

• Compliment

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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

"Harbinger" most nearly means:

• A predictor of future events

• A detailed record keeper

• A silent observer

• A careful planner

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "impetuous":

• Her impetuous nature often led to well-thought-out decisions.

• The impetuous wind blew gently through the trees.

• His impetuous decision to invest paid off in the long run.

• The impetuous response to the question surprised everyone.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the best definition of "extemporaneous"?

• Rehearsed and planned

• Spontaneous and unplanned

• Historical and outdated

• Quiet and reserved

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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