Words HS Students Should Know

What does the word "absolve" mean?

• To blame

• To forgive

• To accuse

• To punish

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "to lessen the severity of something"?

• Alleviate

• Exacerbate

• Distort

• Escalate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What is the meaning of "ambivalent"?

• Certain

• Indecisive

• Clear

• Definite

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word refers to a "lack of something"?

• Dearth

• Abundance

• Surplus

• Excess

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "diligent" mean?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "impartial" mean?

• Biased

• Neutral

• Prejudiced

• Subjective

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "to suggest indirectly"?

• Imply

• Incentive

• Infamous

• Isolate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What is the meaning of "obsolete"?

• Modern

• Outdated

• Innovative

• Current

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word refers to "a strong supporter"?

• Proponent

• Opponent

• Sabotage

• Retaliate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "scrutiny" mean?

• Casual glance

• Detailed examination

• Quick look

• Brief overview

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A