Groundwork for a Better Vocabulary Ch. 25

What does the verb "acquire" mean?

• To lose

• To get

• To give away

• To destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the meaning of the noun "commitment"?

• A casual suggestion

• A pledge or promise

• A random thought

• A temporary decision

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes something that is "official"?

• Informal

• Casual

• Formal

• Unofficial

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

What is a "fragment"?

• A complete object

• A small part broken or separated off something

• A large piece

• An entire structure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "fundamental" mean?

• Unnecessary

• Basic; primary; essential

• Complicated

• Secondary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the verb "precede" mean?

• To follow after

• To go or come before in time, rank, or position

• To happen simultaneously

• To end

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What does it mean to "resent" something?

• To feel happy about it

• To feel indifferent

• To feel angry or bitter at something

• To forget about it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something that is "very serious"?

• Solemn

• Joyful

• Casual

• Lighthearted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is "spite"?

• A feeling of wanting to help someone

• A feeling of wanting to hurt or upset someone, malice

• A feeling of indifference

• A feeling of joy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the verb "symbolize" mean?

• To ignore

• To stand for; to represent

• To destroy

• To hide

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5