Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 11

Grace and Ovidio are having a friendly debate. Ovidio insists that the word "Malevolence" means something positive, while Grace disagrees. Can you help them out by identifying the true meaning of "Malevolence"?

• Benevolence

• Kindness

• Ill will

• Neutrality

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Yuneska and Marco are trying to solve a puzzle, but it seems like their efforts are going nowhere. What word best describes their situation?

• Futility

• Feasibility

• Efficacy

• Utility

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

During a lively debate in class, Keysia and Leo couldn't decide on their favorite ice cream flavor. What does the term "Ambivalence" refer to in this scenario?

• Certainty

• Indifference

• Mixed feelings

• Clarity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine you're in a classroom with Haven, Jae-Ling, Cali, and April. Who among them would you say is the most tenacious about preparing for exams?

• Determined

• Nonchalant

• Unconcerned

• Worried

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Sandra and Itzel are having a debate about the word "Impunity". Can you help them by choosing the correct meaning?

• Punishment

• Exemption from punishment

• Guilt

• Accountability

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Mrs. Aguilar knows that if you're actually playing this game right now, you have a good chance of doing well on the vocabulary portion of your semester exam. Which word means to predict or anticipate future events?

• Enumerate

• Foresee

• Deplete

• Condone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Allison and Camila stumbled upon a mysterious old clock in the attic. It seemed oddly out of place, like it belonged to another era. What word best describes this clock?

• Timely

• Anachronistic

• Modern

• Futuristic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Imagine Andrea is walking through a dark, mysterious forest. Which word best captures the feeling of eerie anticipation she might experience?

• Exuberant

• Solemn

• Foreboding

• Laudable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mrs. Aguilar's students wouldn't make the egregious error of not preparing for their semester exam. Or would they? What does "egregious" mean in this context?

• Outstandingly bad

• Slightly annoying

• Moderately good

• Exceptionally good

Violeta, Starla, and Edgar are playing a word game. Can you help them find the word that describes an indirect suggestion?

• Ambiguous

• Subtle

• Explicit

• Overt

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D