Vocab Work 12/2- 10th Grade

What does belligerent most likely mean in the sentence, “A belligerent group of outsiders arrived, eager to stir up conflict”?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Hostile and aggressive

• Calm and peaceful

• Curious and neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, “An amicable conversation with the newcomers helped to ease some of the tension,” what does amicable most likely mean?

• Confused and unclear

• Hostile and aggressive

• Quiet and reserved

• Friendly and agreeable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does averse most likely mean in the sentence, “Some townspeople were averse to the idea of welcoming outsiders”?

• Supportive of

• Interested in

• Opposed to

• Indifferent to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, “The mayor remained impervious to their fears,” what does impervious most likely mean?

• Willing to compromise with

• Unaffected or immune to

• Easily influenced by

• Committed to changing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does extol most likely mean in the sentence, “He took every opportunity to extol the benefits of new ideas”?

• To praise highly

• To criticize harshly

• To ignore or overlook

• To question carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, “His words provided the impetus for others to join the discussion,” what does impetus most likely mean?

• A neutral suggestion

• A delay or setback

• A hinderance or obstacle

• A reason or motivation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does jeopardy most likely mean in the sentence, “The newcomers found themselves in jeopardy”?

• In safety or security

• In need of help

• In danger or risk

• In need of praise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does retrogress most likely mean in the sentence, “The situation seemed to retrogress as old grudges resurfaced”?

• To move forward

• To improve quickly

• To worsen or decline

• To remain the same

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the sentence, “The once hopeful and tepid exchanges turned into heated arguments,” what does tepid most likely mean?

• Angry and hostile

• Warm or lukewarm

• Completely neutral

• Very enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does nostalgia most likely mean in the sentence, “Some of the townspeople, looking back on the simpler times before the conflict, felt a deep sense of nostalgia”?

• Regret for past mistakes

• Longing for the past

• Fear of the future

• Disinterest in past events

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4