Exploring Vocabulary Week 2 Concepts

What is the main purpose of this video tutorial?

• To teach grammar rules

• To introduce vocabulary words for ACT prep

• To discuss literature

• To explain mathematical concepts

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which word means 'a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation'?

• Amalgamate

• Broach

• Epigram

• Antiquated

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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 antonym of 'amalgamate'?

• Combine

• Consolidate

• Separate

• Unite

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes something that is 'no longer used or useful; very old'?

• Epigram

• Caricature

• Antiquated

• Broach

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the word 'broach' mean?

• To bring up a sensitive subject for discussion

• To eat greedily

• To ignore a subject

• To exaggerate features

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means 'an exaggerated portrayal of one's features'?

• Enshroud

• Caricature

• Hone

• Demented

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the synonym of 'demented'?

• Balanced

• Normal

• Deranged

• Stable

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means 'to cover up or conceal'?

• Enshroud

• Hone

• Gorge

• Prose

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word 'hone' mean?

• To eat greedily

• To hide

• To sharpen

• To dull

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word refers to 'ordinary writing or speech other than poetry or music'?

• Prose

• Epigram

• Amalgamate

• Caricature

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D