English Vocabulary

The students felt that taking quizzes on vocabulary was tedious. The word tedious means:

• Thought provoking

• Interesting

• Exciting

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She threw an extravagant party for her daughter's first birthday. Extravagant means:

• Lavish

• Delightful

• Crowded

• Unnecessary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Most people disliked the actor at first, as he appeared to be haughty in his interviews. Haughty means:

• Foolish

• Cruel

• Arrogant

• Naughty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After their divorce, Rahul and Tina remained cordial to each other. Cordial means:

• Distant

• Mistrustful

• Friendly

• Rude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

One of Aparna's best qualities is her humility. Humility means:

• Patience

• Helpfulness

• Integrity

• Modesty. The quality of being humble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Reshma found toads to be rather repulsive creatures. Repulsive means:

• Lazy

• Disgusting

• Highly attractive

• Dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Dipak is such an obstinate boy!" his mother exclaimed in dismay. Obstinate means:

• Obedient

• Lazy

• Quick to become angry

• Stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The "Monalisa" is a priceless painting. Priceless means

• Useless

• Highly artistic

• Valuable

• Having no value

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The teacher scolded the students for their insolent behaviour. Insolent means:

• Rude

• Foolish

• Noisy

• Disorderly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The people despised their king for his cruelty. Despised means:

• Feel fearful

• To feel shock at his actions

• To feel angry at his actions

• Feel hatred for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4