9H Vocabulary Sets 1-4

What does the word "ambivalent" mean?

• Having two conflicting viewpoints or feelings that exist at once.

• Feeling indifferent or uninterested.

• Having a strong opinion about something.

• Being completely certain about a decision.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of "ambivalent"?

• I feel ambivalent about my annoying brother because I love and hate him at the same time.

• I am ambivalent about my favorite food because I eat it every day.

• I am ambivalent about my new shoes because they are very comfortable.

• I feel ambivalent about my vacation because I am excited to go.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "redundant" mean?

• Concise and clear

• Wordy or repetitive

• Brief and to the point

• Unique and original

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Why was Kathy's essay considered redundant?

• It was too short

• It was too creative

• She stated the same point over and over

• It was well-organized

What does the word "viable" mean?

• Capable of being successful

• Difficult to achieve

• Unlikely to happen

• Easy to ignore

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

According to the example, what is necessary to make getting an A on a test viable?

• Studying diligently and planning ahead

• Ignoring the test

• Studying only the night before

• Asking friends for answers

What does the word "exacerbate" mean?

• To improve

• To make worse

• To simplify

• To ignore

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

In the context of the sentence "The team's poor performance served to exacerbate the coach's frustration," what does the word "exacerbate" imply?

• It implies alleviating the frustration

• It implies intensifying the frustration

• It implies disregarding the frustration

• It implies simplifying the frustration

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "incoherent" mean?

• Clear and understandable

• Confusing and unclear

• Loud and noisy

• Quiet and calm

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After a football game, what might be a clue that a player had a concussion?

• He had complex ideas

• He was tired and sleepy

• His speech was incoherent

• He was happy