Vocabulary Quiz Christmas Carol List 1

What does the word 'caustic' mean?

• An improper or indecorous act or remark

• Marked by incisive sarcasm

• Joking or jesting, often inappropriately

• To desire another's possession

Answer explanation

The word 'caustic' means marked by incisive sarcasm. This choice accurately describes the meaning of the word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'covetous'?

• Marked by incisive sarcasm

• To desire another's possession

• Joking or jesting, often inappropriately

• An improper or indecorous act or remark

Answer explanation

The definition of 'covetous' is to desire another's possession.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means 'joking or jesting, often inappropriately'?

• Caustic

• Covetous

• Facetious

• Impropriety

Answer explanation

The word 'facetious' means joking or jesting, often inappropriately. It is the correct choice in this context.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'impropriety'?

• An improper or indecorous act or remark

• Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

• Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored

• Skeptical; disbelieving

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'impropriety' is an improper or indecorous act or remark.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word describes someone who is skeptical or disbelieving?

• Shrewdly

• Incredulous

• Morose

• Resolute

Answer explanation

The word 'incredulous' describes someone who is skeptical or disbelieving. It means having or showing a lack of belief or trust.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'morose'?

• Marked by incisive sarcasm

• To desire another's possession

• Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored

• An improper or indecorous act or remark

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word describes someone who is admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering?

• Resolute

• Facetious

• Caustic

• Impropriety

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'shrewdly' mean?

• Having or showing sharp powers of judgment

• Joking or jesting, often inappropriately

• An improper or indecorous act or remark

• Marked by incisive sarcasm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'resolute' mean?

• Having or showing sharp powers of judgment

• Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

• An improper or indecorous act or remark

• Marked by incisive sarcasm

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word describes someone who is gloomily or sullenly ill-humored?

• Shrewdly

• Resolute

• Morose

• Facetious

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4