1984 Part 2 Vocabulary Mastery: Fill in the Blanks

Which word best completes the sentence: "The detective used his __________ to solve the complex case that had baffled others for months."

• avaricious

• cunning

• stagnant

• effigy

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Identify the word that best fits the context: "The new policy was introduced as a __________ to the main event, setting the stage for the changes to come."

• prelude

• guise

• commodity

• vestibule

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which term describes a government ruled by a small group of people?

• oligarchy

• effigy

• stratagem

• feral

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The __________ cat roamed the streets, avoiding human contact."

• cunning

• feral

• avaricious

• stagnant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

A company is trying to improve its public image after a scandal. They decide to create a charitable foundation. Doing this will help them _________ their damaged reputation.

• rectify

• bolster

• extricate

• assent

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

A person is trying to escape a difficult situation without causing harm to others. Which word best describes their action?

• cunning

• extricate

• avaricious

• malignant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In a _________ economy, there is little to no growth or movement. Which word best describes the economy?

• stagnant

• supple

• valiant

• ingenious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

A person is described as having a(n) __________ nature, always seeking more wealth and possessions. Which word fits best?

• avaricious

• cunning

• effigy

• prelude

Which word best completes the sentence: "The __________ was impossible to treat. There was no cure.

• malignant disease

• cunning disease

• stagnant disease

• effigy

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Consider a scenario where a person uses a clever plan to outsmart an opponent. Which word best describes this plan?

• stratagem

• guise

• vestibule

• commodity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6