High School Level Vocabulary Quiz

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

Charles has a great AFFINITY for clouds.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• An indefinitely large number or amount.

• A Natural Attraction or liking

• A steadfast adherence

• The state or quality of being one

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

I didn't want to go home right away so I decided to MEANDER around the park.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• To move aimlessly

• To think about

• To try a second time

• To feel satiated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

Upon my second reading of the text, I realized they were trying to INDOCTRINATE me.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• To alter deceptively

• To force against a will

• To restore to good condition

• To imbue with and ideological point of view

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

The ambulance screamed with great DISSONANCE which hurt my ears.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• Intensification and prolongation of sound

• Extent of space between two objects

• A harsh, disagreeable combination of sound; discord

• agreement, harmony

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

After exercising all day, I rewarded myself with COPIOUS amounts of food.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• Being that of law enforcement

• Earnestly compliant

• Large in quantity

• Contending or striving

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

I would have stayed in my hometown, but the rising cost of living acted as a CATALYST which motivated me to move.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• One that precipitates a process or event

• One that analyzes cats

• Luxury vehicle under GM

• A build up of tissue

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

While I was dressed to the gills, my date chose more of an UNOBTRUSIVE outfit.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• That being less than 90 degrees

• Not noticeable or blatant

• That being more that 90 degrees

• Undesirably standing out

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

My friend saw through my scheme of trying to INCITE him to give me his french fries.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• To repeat from memory

• Being that of the insect kingdom

• To provoke or urge

• To fill with energy or joy

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

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

After a certain point, it was impossible to ignore the MONOTANY of what I was being asked to do.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• Half of Binotany

• Of or relating to money

• Board game simulating markets and banking

• Tedious or with much sameness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine which option most accurately represents the meaning of the highlighted vocabulary word.

Being SUBORDINATE, he had no choice but to keep his head down and follow orders.

Nevada Department of Education. (n.d.). Nevada Academic Content Standards. https://doe.nv.gov/Nevada_Academic_Content_Standards/ ELA Standard RL.4

• Being of a lower class or rank

• A crew member of an under water craft

• Low frequencies not heard by humans

• Someone living in or from the suburbs

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4