English 12 Vocab Review Term 1

What is the definition of the word "brusque"?

• slightly rude in speech or manner

• to make more pointed

• a natural skill

• a woman who flirts to get what she wants

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following is a synonym for "hone"?

• dull

• sharpen

• forsake

• encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of "espouse"?

• defend

• reject

• sharpen

• encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "a hiding place"?

• lair

• gorge

• harangue

• coquette

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 "gruesome" mean?

• horrible; ghastly

• pursued stealthily

• disgusting; detestable

• a natural skill

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following words is defined as "making twisting or turning motions"?

• loathsome

• writhing

• slipshod

• diatribe

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a synonym for "affinity"?

• weakness

• talent

• interruption

• rant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is defined as "a woman who flirts to get what she wants"?

• coquette

• prude

• harangue

• non sequitur

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the antonym of "harangue"?

• accost

• discuss

• rant

• sharpen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "non sequitur"?

• support

• interruption

• conversation

• exact

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