9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

• ameliorate

• indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion

• arbitrary

• random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned

• altruistic

• reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative

• contemplative

• selfless, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, unselfish

• apathy

• improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

• feasible

• respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence

• deference

• belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion

• exemplary

• vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate

• conviction

• commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy

• fluctuate

• possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.

• nefarious

• believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible

• mitigate

• risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous

• precarious

• lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper

• plausible

• wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral

• nostalgia

• wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb (3 in each).

Groups:

(a) Nouns

,

(b) Adverbs

,

(c) Adjectives

,

(d) Verbs

• He likes to contemplate the meaning of existence on quiet evenings.

• Prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.

• The medication had a mitigative effect on her symptoms.

• The new policy aims to ameliorate living conditions for the homeless.

• The arbitrariness of the decision caused confusion among employees.

• The theory sounded plausible enough to be considered.

• He performed his duties exemplarily, earning praise from everyone.

• She acted nefariously to achieve her goals.

• He explained the situation plausibly, which reassured everyone.

• Altruism is highly valued in many cultures as a noble quality.

• She adopted a contemplative pose, lost in thought.

• The precariousness of the situation was evident to everyone.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.

• arbitrary

• The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.

• contemplative

• He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.

• apathy

• The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.

• altruistic

• The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.

• ameliorate

• • The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.

• deference

• The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.

• fluctuate

• Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.

• conviction

• Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.

• expemplary

• The student’s ____ work was praised by the teacher as a model for others, showing high quality and attention to detail.

• feasible

• She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.

• mitigate

• The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.

• nostalgia

• Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.

• plausible

• The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.

• precarious

• She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.

• nefarious

• • These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is represented in the image?

• nefarious

• arbitrary

• altruistic

• nostalgia

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is represented in the image?

• plausible

• nefarious

• ameliorate

• fluctuate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is represented in the image?

• deference

• precarious

• altruistic

• nostaligic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4