PARCC Reading Vocabulary Practice Questions

Question 1

1. After practice, the girls' softball team stated, "We're famished!" Famished means...

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Hungry.

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Fatigued.

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Excited.

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Ready.

Question 2

2. The newborn baby was enamored with the rattle. Enamored means...

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Fascinated.

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Happy.

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Unsure what to do.

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Aggravated.

Question 3

3. When having a problem, it is best to dissect the situation, then act. Dissect means...

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Analyze.

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Control.

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Discuss.

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Ignore.

Question 4

4. The bouncer's countenance discouraged brawls. Countenance means...

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Expression.

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Message.

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Presence.

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Strength.

Question 5

5. The child apprized her father's authority and behaved herself in church. Apprized means...

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Appreciated.

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Compromised.

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Defied.

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Noted.

Question 6

6. The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation. Aural means related to the...

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Ears.

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Eyes.

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Nose.

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Hands.

Question 7

7. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means...

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Maximal.

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Clear.

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Foul.

Question 8

8. The scientist was able to evoke powerful emotions from her audience. Evoke means...

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Call forth.

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Sell.

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Calm.

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Exaggerate.

Question 9

9. The official exhibited a heedless attitude when dealing with the dignitaries. Heedless means...

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Thoughtless.

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Pleasant.

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Friendly.

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Bitter.

Question 10

10. The general tried to instill the hope of victory in his troops. Instill means...

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Infuse.

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Delay.

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Inscribe.

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Indict.