TKM List 1 and 2 Test

What is the meaning of the word 'assuage'?

• to confuse

• to soothe

• to criticize

• to ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means 'habitually silent or quiet'?

• taciturn

• repertoire

• nebulous

• cunning

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If something is 'nebulous', what is it?

• clear and well-defined

• confusing and chaotic

• cunning and sly

• silent and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'cunning'?

• to confuse

• to soothe

• to criticize

• to deceive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means 'illegal or forbidden'?

• illicit

• vexation

• mortification

• amiable

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the term 'vexation' mean?

• a friendly person

• a confusing situation

• a feeling of annoyance

• a cunning plan

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If someone feels 'mortification', what are they experiencing?

• joy and excitement

• confusion and chaos

• annoyance and frustration

• embarrassment and humiliation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means 'friendly and pleasant'?

• concede

• contemptuous

• cordially

• auspicious

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'concede'?

• to confuse

• to soothe

• to criticize

• to admit or surrender

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If someone is 'contemptuous', how do they feel?

• friendly and kind

• confused and lost

• disrespectful and scornful

• silent and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4