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

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Select the word that matches the definition provided.

When something is in clear sight, or done openly

Overt

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Deploy

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Instill

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Revenue

0

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

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Preoccupied

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Profound

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Presupposed

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Explanation

Answer: Prevalent

3

Select the word that matches the definition:

Capable of being done

Feasible

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Audacious

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Ambiguous

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Conscientious

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Explanation

Answer: Feasible

4

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

Conjecture

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Pseudonym

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Anthology

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Tirade

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Despondent

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Explanation

Answer: Conjecture

5

Select the word that matches the definition provided.

To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone

Instill

CORRECT

Deploy

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Revenue

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Overt

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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."

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Select the word that matches the definition:

No longer in use or no longer useful

Obsolete

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Prudent

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Spontaneous

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Apprehensive

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Explanation

Answer: Obsolete

7

Select the word that matches the definition:

A serious, determined effort

Endeavor

CORRECT

Enticement

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Indulgence

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Imperative

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Explanation

Answer: Endeavor

8

Select the word that matches the definition:

Arranged in order of time

Chronological

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Consecutive

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Consequential

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Collinear

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Explanation

Answer: Chronological

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

Cease

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Embark

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Commence

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Initiate

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Explanation

Answer: Cease

10

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

Residual

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Resilient

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Resigned

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Resentful

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Respiratory

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Explanation

Answer: Resilient