Vocabulary Quiz

Imagine Oliver, Abigail, and Aiden are on a treasure hunt. They come across a sign that reads 'headway'. What does 'headway' mean in this context?

• A. A small hill or mound

• B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose

• C. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction

• D. Lacking in variation in tone or pitch

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Anika, Aria, and James are on a quest to find a magical artifact that can 'make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject)'. Which word describes this magical artifact?

• A. Illuminate

• B. Jargon

• C. Malleable

• D. Meander

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

James, Rohan, and Grace were playing a word game. They came across the word 'imperious'. Can you help them figure out the meaning of 'imperious'?

• A. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group

• B. To extend beyond the main body or line; project

• C. Urgent; imperative

• D. Easily influenced; pliable

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a class discussion, Mia, Grace, and Olivia were discussing the meaning of 'jargon'. Can you help them figure out what it refers to?

• A. A small hill or mound

• B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose

• C. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction

• D. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a game of charades, Daniel acted out the word 'jut'. What does it mean to 'jut'?

• A. To extend beyond the main body or line; project

• B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose

• C. A small hill or mound

• D. Easily influenced; pliable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Sophia, Harper, and Mia are on a hike and come across a 'knoll'. What is a 'knoll'?

• A. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction

• B. A small hill or mound

• C. Urgent; imperative

• D. Lacking in variation in tone or pitch

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Sophia and Aiden are having a debate about the meaning of the word 'malleable'. Can you help them by choosing the correct definition?

• A. To make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject)

• B. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group

• C. Easily influenced; pliable

• D. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Charlotte, Benjamin, and Grace are on a treasure hunt. They need to follow a path that 'meanders' to find the treasure. What does it mean to 'meander'?

• A. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction

• B. A small hill or mound

• C. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose

• D. Lacking in variation in tone or pitch

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Aria, Michael, and Avery are playing a word game. They come across the word 'misgivings'. What does it mean?

• A. A small hill or mound

• B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose

• C. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction

• D. A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Ava, Isla, and Luna are having a debate about the meaning of the word 'monotonous'. Can you help them out? What does 'monotonous' mean?

• A. To make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject)

• B. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group

• C. Easily influenced; pliable

• D. Lacking in variation in tone or pitch

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4