(2) The Other Wes Moore Vocabulary Quiz

Abigail, Aiden, and Benjamin are planning an adventure trip. Who among them can be considered 'intrepid'?

• The one who is fearless and adventurous

• The one who is cautious and timid

• The one who is lazy and unambitious

• The one who is confused and disoriented

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'daunting'?

• easy

• encouraging

• disheartening

• intimidating

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the antonym of the word 'ruthless'?

• merciless

• cruel

• calm

• pitiless

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When Henry drank the month-old milk from the carton, he grimaced. What does the word grimace mean?

• to smile with appreciation

• to furrow your brow in concern

• to frown in disgust, pain, or disapproval

• to wrinkle your nose from a bad smell

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'fastidiously' mean?

• careless and sloppy

• attentive to detail

• uninterested and apathetic

• reckless and impulsive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is a synonym for 'adjacent'?

• far from

• neighboring

• distant

• separated

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a group project, Harper made a 'deliberate' decision to assign William the task of research. What does 'deliberate' mean in this context?

• Harper assigned the task to William by accident

• Harper unintentionally assigned the task to William

• Harper assigned the task to William with a specific purpose

• Harper randomly and spontaneously assigned the task to William

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'vigilance'?

• indifference

• neglect

• watchfulness

• carelessness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term 'theology' refer to?

• the study of the nature of God and religious belief

• atheism and unbelief

• secularism and non-religious beliefs

• law and theory

What is the synonym of the word 'bemusement'?

• bewilderment

• confidence

• conviction

• sureness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4