Vocabulary Quiz

The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by a ________ that would appear at midnight.

• Specter

• Covetous

• Shrewdly

• Sole

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The ________ businessman always sought to increase his wealth, constantly eyeing the possessions of others.

• Implored

• Bestow

• Covetous

• Trifle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She ________ negotiated the terms of the contract, ensuring a favorable outcome for her company.

• Dismal

• Shrewdly

• Impropriety

• Resolute

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

I was the ________ heir, which meant I kept the whole inheritance.

• Portly

• Destitute

• Sole

• Loony

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Desperate and on the verge of tears, she ________ them for mercy, hoping someone would help her in her time of need.

• Miser

• Implored

• Insomniac

• Specter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The king was known to ________ great honors upon those who had shown exceptional loyalty to the kingdom.

• Bestow

• Trifle

• Dismal

• Misanthrope

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Don't argue over mere ________!

• Impropriety

• Resolute

• Trifles

• Portly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The ________ weather cast a shadow over the town, with gray clouds blotting out the sun.

• Destitute

• Loony

• Dismal

• Miser

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The Queen was shocked by the ________ of the remarks made during the formal meeting.

• Covetous

• Shrewdly

• Impropriety

• Resolute

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained ________ in her quest to achieve her dreams.

• Portly

• Destitute

• Sole

• Resolute

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C