Vocabulary Quiz Week 5

Which definition matches the word Nemesis?

• One that inflicts retribution or vengeance;

  an act or effect of retribution

• A person who is very successful and admired

• A person who is disliked or feared

• A person who is loyal and supportive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word fit's the following definition?

'To adopt an air of condescension toward'

• Patronize

• Flatter

• Gloat

• Mock

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which definition is correct for the following word:

'Refulgent'

• A radiant or resplendent quality or state

• A dull or lackluster quality or state

• A dark or gloomy quality or state

• A loud or noisy quality or state

• A slow or sluggish quality or state

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the correct definition for the word 'Sidereal'?

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the sun or moon

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the planets or asteroids

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the seasons or weather

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to

  stars or constellations

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the tides or ocean currents

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What word matches the following definition?

'One who advocates the extension of voting

rights, especially for women

• Activist

• Politician

• Lobbyist

• Feminist

• Suffragist

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which definition is the correct definition for the word...'Talisman'?

• A type of charm or amulet believed to protect its wearer from harm.

• Something producing apparently magical

  or miraculous effects

• A powerful symbol of authority or influence.

• A small object that is believed to bring good luck.

• A magical spell or incantation used to ward off evil.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which definition matches the word "Trivial"?

• Unnecessary

• Abundant

• Of little worth or importance.

• Extravagant

• Irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which definition fit's the following word. "Uproarious"

• Very noisy and full

• Calm and peaceful

• Soft and gentle

• Quiet and subdued

• Loud and boisterous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What word fit's the following definition?

'Affected with, inclined to, or showing

symptoms of stroke'

• Dyspneic

• Apoplectic

• Paroxysmal

• Dysphagic

• Dysphasic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which definition fit's the following word...

'Coalesce'?

• To unite into a whole or for a common

  end

• To separate into distinct parts

• To cause to spread out and occupy a wider area

• To cause to become less intense

• To cause to become more intense

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D