The Giver vocab. #2

Jackson just received news that his closest friend is moving far away, and he feels a deep sense of "anguish." What does the word "anguish" mean in this emotional context?

• Joy

• Suffering

• Excitement

• Indifference

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a music class, Sophia noticed that the orchestra's performance was building up to a powerful moment. The conductor described this as a "crescendo." Which of the following words is a synonym for "crescendo"?

• Decline

• Peak

• Silence

• Whisper

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Zoe was feeling exasperated after a long, stressful day. What would be the antonym of how Zoe was feeling?

• Calm

• Annoyed

• Frustrated

• Irritated

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Grace twisted her ankle while hiking and described the pain as "excruciating." Based on this context, what does the word "excruciating" most likely mean?

• Mild

• Intense

• Pleasant

• Manageable

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Charlotte was at the mall when she saw a beautiful dress. Without thinking, she acted on an impulse and bought it immediately. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "impulse"?

• She planned every detail of her trip months in advance.

• He acted on an impulse and bought the car without thinking.

• The impulse of the wave was gentle and calming.

• The impulse was calculated and deliberate.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Isla is preparing for a survival skills workshop. She reads that water is integral to human survival. Which sentence below uses the word "integral" correctly, just like in Isla's reading?

• The integral part of the cake was missing.

• Water is integral to human survival.

• The integral was too small to notice.

• She felt integral after the long day.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

James was promoted at work and now holds a position of great prestige in his company. What is the connotation of the word "prestige" in the context of social status?

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

• Unimportant

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Aria started a new job in 2023, but the company introduced a retroactive policy that affected all employees hired after 2020. Which sentence correctly uses the word "retroactive"?

• The retroactive policy affected all employees hired after 2020.

• The retroactive was a new trend in fashion.

• She felt retroactive after the meeting.

• The retroactive was a type of music.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Grace's teacher gave her an admonition for talking during class. Which word is most similar in meaning to "admonition"?

• Praise

• Warning

• Celebration

• Ignorance

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Michael wore a bright red jacket to the party, making him very conspicuous. What would be the antonym of how Michael appeared at the party?

• Obvious

• Hidden

• Noticeable

• Clear

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4