Coming of Age Vocabulary Review

Beth was so angry at her brother that she had a difficult time being _______ at the dinner table.

• civil

• defiant

• contrite

• innocent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Raymond was __________ of his daughter’s musical talent and always tried to encourage it.

• defiant

• conscious

• innocent

• tenuous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Feeling _______ after arguing with her best friend, Kiara apologized.

• defiant

• contrite

• innocent

• futile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Isaiah's ________ of traffic laws made me nervous when I was a passenger in his car.

• conscious

• civil

• defiance

• innocent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Omar thought it was ______ to try to run the marathon with his friends since he had done no training to prepare for it.

• defiant

• hierarchy

• tenuous

• futile

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

There is a social _________ in high school lunchrooms, with the most popular kids getting the best table.

• hierarchy

• defiance

• innocence

• tenuous

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The mayor is known for her _________. She believes the city can overcome its challenges if everyone works together.

• idealism

• innocence

• hierarchy

• civil

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Kyree is known for his _____________. He is kind to others and can’t believe that anyone would choose to be cruel.

• innocence

• defiance

• tenuous

• contrition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The torn arm of the shirt was barely hanging on by just a few __________ threads.

• conscious

• tenuous

• contrite

• idealistic

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

It’s ____________________ to get to a doctor’s office on time because it seems like they are always running late!

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F