12.2 DN CC Vocab Review

In a situation where a person is trying to convince a friend to join them on a challenging hike, which word best describes the action of earnestly asking the friend to come along?

• Commend

• Beseech

• Deter

• Oppress

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A leader is praised for their ability to guide a team through difficult times. Which word best fits this context?

• Dispel

• Inflict

• Commend

• Falter

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A student is considering whether to start a new project that requires significant time and effort. Which word describes the action of beginning this project?

• Embark

• Illusion

• Oppress

• Improbable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a debate, one participant uses strong arguments to remove doubts from the audience's mind. Which word best describes this action?

• Dispel

• Falter

• Inflict

• Beseech

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A person is trying to prevent their friend from making a risky decision. Which word best describes this action?

• Embark

• Deter

• Illusion

• Commend

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A magician creates a false sense of reality during a performance. Which word best describes this false perception?

• Illusion

• Oppress

• Inflict

• Falter

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a story, a character is described as having a moment of weakness during a critical task. Which word best fits this context?

• Falter

• Dispel

• Embark

• Improbable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A situation is described as highly unlikely to occur. Which word best fits this description?

• Improbable

• Oppress

• Beseech

• Inflict

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A ruler is described as using their power to keep people in a state of hardship. Which word best describes this action?

• Oppress

• Commend

• Dispel

• Embark

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a narrative, a character causes harm to another as a form of revenge. Which word best describes this action?

• Inflict

• Deter

• Illusion

• Falter

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10