Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz 1

This word means: The use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt.

• avert

• reprehensible

• derision

• subdue

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

This word means: bad tempered and sulky.

• sullen

• mimic

• anguish

• rapt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

This word means: to bring someone or something under control.

• rapt

• subdue

• avert

• meager

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

This word means: very bad; deserving of strong criticism

• meager

• anguish

• mimic

• reprehensible

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

This word means: to look at thoughtfully or think about for a long time.

• meager

• rapt

• contemplate

• subdue

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

This word means: completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing

• sullen

• subdue

• reprehensible

• rapt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

This word means: to imitate someone or something

• mimic

• derision

• anguish

• avert

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

This word means: to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

• sullen

• rapt

• derision

• avert

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

This word means: severe mental or physical pain or suffering

• anguish

• meager

• reprehensible

• derision

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

This word means: lacking in quantity or quality

• rapt

• subdue

• meager

• avert

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F