Grade 9 Unit 3B Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "marauder"?

• A person who is extremely poor

• A person who raids or plunders

• A person who is overweight

• A person who steals in small quantities

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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

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "obesity"?

• The obesity of the mountain was breathtaking.

• Obesity is a growing health concern in many countries.

• She showed obesity by donating to charity.

• The obesity of the book made it hard to carry.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Identify the synonym for the word "pauper."

• Millionaire

• Beggar

• Thief

• Merchant

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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

Which word is an antonym of "pilfer"?

• Steal

• Donate

• Hide

• Break

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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

In the context of a relationship, what does the word "rift" imply?

• A strong bond

• A minor disagreement

• A serious break or division

• A joyful reunion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Create a sentence using the word "semblance."

• The semblance of the cake was delicious.

• Despite the chaos, she maintained a semblance of calm.

• He semblanced the car to the garage.

• The semblance of the river was loud.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following sentences uses the word "terminate" correctly?

• The train will terminate at the next station.

• She decided to terminate the book.

• The terminate of the movie was exciting.

• He was terminate to win the race.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Analyze the meaning of "trite" in the following sentence: "His speech was filled with trite expressions."

• Original and fresh

• Overused and unoriginal

• Complex and difficult

• Humorous and entertaining

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a synonym for "usurp"?

• Surrender

• Seize

• Build

• Create

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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

Use the word "marauder" in a sentence.

• The marauder was praised for his bravery.

• The marauder was caught stealing from the village.

• The marauder donated to the local charity.

• The marauder was known for his peaceful nature.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D