MAP 8th Grade Reading › Consult Print and Digital Reference Materials to Define and Pronounce Words: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
When something is in clear sight, or done openly
Overt
Deploy
Instill
Revenue
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."
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “widespread”?
Prevalent
Preoccupied
Profound
Presupposed
Answer: Prevalent
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Capable of being done
Feasible
Audacious
Ambiguous
Conscientious
Answer: Feasible
Which of the following words most nearly means “a conclusion derived without sufficient evidence”?
Conjecture
Pseudonym
Anthology
Tirade
Despondent
Answer: Conjecture
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone
Instill
Deploy
Revenue
Overt
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."
Select the word that matches the definition:
No longer in use or no longer useful
Obsolete
Prudent
Spontaneous
Apprehensive
Answer: Obsolete
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A serious, determined effort
Endeavor
Enticement
Indulgence
Imperative
Answer: Endeavor
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Arranged in order of time
Chronological
Consecutive
Consequential
Collinear
Answer: Chronological
All of the following can mean “to begin” except:
Cease
Embark
Commence
Initiate
Answer: Cease
Which of the following words best describes someone who overcomes challenges?
Residual
Resilient
Resigned
Resentful
Respiratory
Answer: Resilient