Wit and Wisdom Vocabulary

What is the best definition of the word speck in the sentence above?

• a gross amount

• really dirty mud

• a million things

• tiny piece

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the best definition of the word 'eloquent' in the sentence above?

• A) fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

• B) loud and aggressive

• C) quiet and reserved

• D) confused and unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• A) cruel

• B) kind

• C) selfish

• D) indifferent

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word 'meticulous' mean in the context of the passage?

• A) careless

• B) thorough and precise

• C) quick and hasty

• D) indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the antonym of the word 'arduous'.

• A) easy

• B) difficult

• C) tiring

• D) challenging

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which word best completes the sentence: 'Her speech was so _______ that everyone was moved to tears.'

• A) eloquent

• B) monotonous

• C) dull

• D) incoherent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'candid' as used in the text?

• A) dishonest

• B) straightforward

• C) evasive

• D) secretive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Select the word that means the opposite of 'frugal'.

• A) extravagant

• B) economical

• C) thrifty

• D) prudent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word 'resilient' imply in the context of the story?

• A) fragile

• B) strong and adaptable

• C) weak

• D) inflexible

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the correct definition of 'ambiguous'.

• A) clear

• B) open to more than one interpretation

• C) simple

• D) obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C