Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 11

What does the word "celestial" primarily relate to?

• Earthly matters

• Heavenly or astronomical bodies

• Underwater life

• Human emotions

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word describes a person who is emotionally hardened or unfeeling?

• Capricious

• Callous

• Cajole

• Censure

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of "capricious"?

• Predictable and steady

• Subject to sudden changes in mood or behavior

• Extremely careful and precise

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word means to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery?

• Capitulate

• Cajole

• Censure

• Carping

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What does "catharsis" refer to?

• A process of releasing strong emotions

• A type of chemical reaction

• A form of artistic expression

• A method of scientific analysis

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word is used to describe a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change?

• Catalyst

• Caustic

• Celestial

• Capitulate

What does "caustic" mean when referring to a person's remarks?

• Kind and gentle

• Harsh and critical

• Confusing and unclear

• Encouraging and supportive

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word means to surrender or give in after resistance?

• Capitulate

• Censure

• Carping

• Catalyst

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

What does "censure" mean?

• To praise highly

• To express severe disapproval

• To ignore completely

• To support financially

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word describes someone who is constantly finding fault or complaining?

• Celestial

• Carping

• Capricious

• Callous

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A