Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 1

What does the word 'morose' mean?

• Happy

• Gloomy

• Excited

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to 'drone'?

• Sing loudly

• Speak softly

• Talk excitedly

• Speak monotonously

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to 'contemplate' something?

• Ignore

• Forget

• Consider

• Avoid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'ominous' mean?

• Joyful

• Peaceful

• Threatening

• Hopeful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be 'pugnacious'?

• Friendly

• Calm

• Aggressive

• Shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'derogatory' mean?

• Complimentary

• Respectful

• Insulting

• Polite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to 'mollify' someone?

• Anger

• Calm

• Excite

• Confuse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'derision' mean?

• Praise

• Approval

• Mockery

• Encouragement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be 'receptive'?

• Closed-minded

• Uninterested

• Open-minded

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means 'having a gloomy or sad attitude'?

• Morose

• Pantomime

• Drone

• Contemplate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4