Consult Print and Digital Reference Materials to Define and Pronounce Words: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.C

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1

Select the word that matches the definition provided.

When something is in clear sight, or done openly

Overt

Deploy

Instill

Revenue

Explanation

When something is in clear sight or done openly, it is overt.

To use overt in a sentence, "The man was very overt with his feelings, everyone knew he was upset."

2

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “widespread”?

Prevalent

Preoccupied

Profound

Presupposed

Explanation

Answer: Prevalent

3

Select the word that matches the definition:

Capable of being done

Feasible

Audacious

Ambiguous

Conscientious

Explanation

Answer: Feasible

4

Which of the following words most nearly means “a conclusion derived without sufficient evidence”?

Conjecture

Pseudonym

Anthology

Tirade

Despondent

Explanation

Answer: Conjecture

5

Select the word that matches the definition provided.

To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone

Instill

Deploy

Revenue

Overt

Explanation

To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone means to instill.

To use instill an a sentence, "The mother worked tirelessly throughout her children's childhood to instill go manners in them."

6

Select the word that matches the definition:

No longer in use or no longer useful

Obsolete

Prudent

Spontaneous

Apprehensive

Explanation

Answer: Obsolete

7

Select the word that matches the definition:

A serious, determined effort

Endeavor

Enticement

Indulgence

Imperative

Explanation

Answer: Endeavor

8

Select the word that matches the definition:

Arranged in order of time

Chronological

Consecutive

Consequential

Collinear

Explanation

Answer: Chronological

9

All of the following can mean “to begin” except:

Cease

Embark

Commence

Initiate

Explanation

Answer: Cease

10

Which of the following words best describes someone who overcomes challenges?

Residual

Resilient

Resigned

Resentful

Respiratory

Explanation

Answer: Resilient

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