Vocabulary Workshop Level E; Unit 1

What is the definition of 'Adulterate'?

• to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

• to improve by adding valuable ingredients

• to separate into different parts

• to purify by removing contaminants

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'Ambidextrous'?

• able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

• having only one hand

• unable to write

• preferring the left hand

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

What is the definition of 'Augment'?

• to make larger, increase

• to make smaller, decrease

• to divide into parts

• to remove completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the definition of 'Bereft'?

• deprive of; made unhappy through a loss

• to be full of joy and happiness

• to gain something valuable

• to be confused or uncertain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of 'Deploy'?

• to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

• to destroy completely

• to ignore or neglect

• to make smaller in size

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 definition of 'Dour'?

• stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

• cheerful, lively, optimistic, friendly

• generous, forgiving, kind-hearted, gentle

• talkative, sociable, outgoing, friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of 'Fortitude'?

• courage in facing difficulties

• a type of musical instrument

• a mathematical formula

• a style of painting

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 definition of 'Gape'?

• to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

• to whisper softly

• to run quickly

• to write neatly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the definition of 'Gibe'?

• to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

• to praise enthusiastically

• to remain silent

• to offer sincere advice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of 'Guise'?

• an external appearance, cover, mask

• a type of musical instrument

• a scientific theory

• a historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C