Vocabulary Mastery: The Interlopers

What is the meaning of the word "interloper"?

• A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

• A person who is skilled in a particular activity

• A person who is a leader or guide

• A person who is a follower or supporter

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• The pestilential aroma of the flowers filled the room with a sweet scent.

• The pestilential disease spread rapidly through the town, causing panic.

• The pestilential weather was perfect for a day at the beach.

• The pestilential music was soothing to the ears.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the synonym for the word "vain"

• Successful

• Unsuccessful

• Ignorance

• Modesty

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In which sentence is the word "wrested" used correctly?

• She wrested the book from the shelf with ease.

• He wrested the trophy with a gentle touch.

• They wrested control of the company after a long battle.

• The cat wrested quietly in the sun.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "acquiesce" mean?

• To argue

• To agree or consent quietly without protest

• To demand

• To refuse

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the use of the word "plight."

• The plight of the homeless is a concern for the community.

• She plight the flowers in the garden.

• He plight the rope tightly around the package.

• They plight the new rules at the meeting.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an antonym for the word "detest"?

• Love

• Ignore

• Dislike

• Avoid

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "assuredly" correctly?

• She assuredly walked into the room, unsure of her surroundings.

• He assuredly doubted his own abilities.

• They assuredly completed the task with confidence.

• The assuredly weather was unpredictable.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "muster" mean in the context of gathering?

• To scatter

• To gather or bring together

• To hide

• To lose

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "evident."

• The evident sky was full of stars.

• Her happiness was evident from her smile.

• The evident book was on the table.

• He evident the answer to the question.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4