Power Suffixes List #3 Review

During a school debate, Harper chose to vilify her opponent by highlighting only their mistakes and ignoring their achievements. What does the word "vilify" mean in this context?

• To praise someone highly

• To speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner

• To calm or soothe someone

• To act in a selfless manner

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "mollify"?

• The teacher's harsh words mollified the students.

• The manager tried to mollify the angry customer with a refund.

• The storm mollified the entire city.

• The athlete mollified his performance with rigorous training.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

During a heated debate in class, Anika stepped in to pacify the situation. What did she do?

• Agitate

• Enrage

• Soothe

• Disturb

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mia noticed a stray dog shivering in the cold and decided to take it home, feed it, and find it a warm place to sleep. What is this an example of?

• narcissism

• altruism

• discouragement

• hubris

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following sentences uses "pragmatism" correctly?

• Her pragmatism led her to donate all her savings to charity.

• His pragmatism was evident when he chose the most practical solution to the problem.

• The artist's pragmatism was reflected in his abstract paintings.

• The child's pragmatism was shown in his imaginative play.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

During a heated debate in class, Maya displayed remarkable stoicism, remaining calm and composed. What would be the opposite reaction to Maya's stoicism?

• Indifference

• Passion

• Calmness

• Resilience

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Ethan often spends hours looking at himself in the mirror, admiring his appearance. What does this narcissistic behavior exemplify?

• Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself

• The practice of favoring relatives

• The quality of being fearless

• The act of being fruitless

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which sentence correctly uses the word "nepotism"?

• The company's success was due to nepotism and hard work.

• Nepotism was evident when the manager hired his unqualified cousin.

• Her nepotism was appreciated by all her colleagues.

• The teacher's nepotism inspired her students.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a school adventure trip, Mia was praised for being "dauntless" when she volunteered to lead the group through the dense forest. Identify a synonym for "dauntless".

• Timid

• Fearless

• Hesitant

• Cautious

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Ethan spent the entire weekend trying to fix his old car, but his efforts were fruitless. What does "fruitless" mean in this context?

• Producing good results

• Lacking in courage

• Failing to achieve the desired results

• Being unique and unmatched

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C