Divergent Vocabulary Quiz #3

Which word means to flinch or grimace involuntarily, typically in pain or distress?

• smile

• shudder

• cringe

• wince

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means ready to conform to the authority or will of others?

• rebellious

• defiant

• stubborn

• compliant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble?

• surreptitious

• furtive

• covert

• stealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means a follower or underling of a powerful person, typically someone who is unimportant or subservient?

• lackey

• minion

• servant

• peon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it?

• reject

• deny

• concede

• accept

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means to make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body?

• twisting

• squirming

• contorting

• writhing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means uncontrollably emotional?

• hysterical

• rational

• calm

• emotional

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to disappear or cause to disappear?

• vanish

• materialize

• appear

• evaporate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which word means to associate or form a friendship or bond with someone?

• alienate

• befriend

• acquaint

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone?

• spite

• benevolence

• kindness

• malice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4