Advanced words quiz

When someone gets irritated without a good reason.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To decide not to have or do something, although you want to have it or do it.

• paramount

• gainsay

• forgo

• quanit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.

• whine

• yell

• ramble

• mutter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Think about (something) carefully, especially before deciding or reaching a conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Very small and of little or no value.

• paltry

• baffling

• whine

• forgo

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Totally or completely (more common in British English)

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Something that is impossible for someone to understand or explain.

• peer

• clasp

• trifling

• baffling

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To make something happen sooner or more quickly.

• eloquent

• hasten

• stumble

• mundane

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Using language to express ideas or opinions clearly and well, so that they have a strong effect on others.

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