Vocabulary Quiz: Language

What is the definition of the word 'dogma'?

• A type of dog breed.

• A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

• A type of religious ceremony.

• A belief that is widely accepted but not proven.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'sanctity':

• sacredness

• divinity

• holiness

• purity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word 'icon' mean?

• A small religious painting

• A type of computer file format

• A popular brand of clothing

• Symbol or representation of importance or significance.

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 word best describes something that is unstable or uncertain?

• unsteady

• insecure

• volatile

• precarious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'insular'?

• relating to or characteristic of an island or islands

• relating to or characteristic of a peninsula or peninsulas.

• relating to or characteristic of a mountain or mountains.

• relating to or characteristic of a desert or deserts.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'sedately':

• serenely

• calmly

• tranquilly

• peacefully

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word 'tepid' mean?

• boiling

• hot

• cold

• lukewarm or moderately warm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word best describes an irresistible urge to do something?

• temptation

• compulsion

• impulse

• desire

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'implicit'?

• Clearly stated or expressed

• Explicitly defined or explained

• Understood or implied without being directly stated.

• Open to interpretation or ambiguity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'reaffirmation':

• confirmation

• refutation

• contradiction

• denial

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A