Two Kinds Vocabulary

Which of the following is the best definition of the word "lamented" as used in vocabulary?

• To celebrate something joyfully

• To express sorrow or regret for something lost

• To ignore something completely

• To repair something broken

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "indignity" mean?

• A feeling of pride

• An act that causes shame or loss of dignity

• A type of celebration

• A form of agreement

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct definition for "reproach."

• To praise someone for their actions

• To express disapproval or disappointment

• To ignore someone’s behavior

• To reward someone

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "not in harmony; clashing or disagreeing"?

• Discordant

• Lamented

• Devastated

• Reproach

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "squabbling"?

• Working together peacefully

• Arguing noisily over something unimportant

• Singing in harmony

• Studying quietly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best defines "devastated"?

• Feeling extremely happy

• Feeling destroyed or overwhelmed by grief

• Feeling confused

• Feeling energetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "reproach"?

• Compliment

• Criticism

• Celebration

• Agreement

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word is an antonym for "devastated"?

• Elated

• Sorrowful

• Angry

• Indignant

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• The discordant notes made the song sound unpleasant.

• The discordant cake was delicious.

• She felt discordant after winning the prize.

• He discordant his homework quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "squabbling"?

• The children were squabbling over the last piece of cake.

• The squabbling sun rose in the east.

• She squabbling her homework every night.

• The squabbling was a type of bird.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4