Senior Vocabulary Set 1

What is the meaning of 'acumen'?

• Shrewdness

• Clumsiness

• Ignorance

• Simplicity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'articulate' mean?

• Mumbled

• Uttered clearly in distinct syllables

• Silent

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define 'astute'.

• astute

• intelligent

• foolish

• clumsy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is a 'catalyst'?

• A substance that slows down a reaction

• Something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected

• A type of fuel

• A type of metal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'cogent' mean?

• Weak

• Convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation

• Unclear

• Unconvincing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Define 'commensurate'.

• commensurate

• incommensurate

• disproportionate

• unrelated

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of 'convoluted'?

• a) Straight

• b) Twisted or coiled

• c) Simple

• d) Direct

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'deleterious' mean?

• Beneficial

• Harmful, injurious

• Neutral

• Helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Define 'discerning'.

• discerning

• ignorant

• indifferent

• unaware

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'elucidate'?

• To confuse

• To make lucid or clear; explain

• To hide

• To complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E