TKAM Ch. 1-10 Vocab Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'entailment'?

• Logical relationship between two sentences

• The state of being entangled or caught in a difficult situation

• The act of involving or including something

• The process of inheriting property through a will

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the synonym for the word 'nebulous':

• ambiguous

• distinct

• clear

• precise

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means 'showing good judgment or sense'?

• judiciously

• irresponsible

• foolish

• reckless

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the opposite of 'benign'?

• harmful

• toxic

• malignant

• dangerous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'waning' mean?

• to increase gradually in size, strength, or intensity

• to disappear suddenly

• to decrease gradually in size, strength, or intensity

• to remain constant in size, strength, or intensity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a 'vigil'?

• A 'vigil' is a type of dance.

• A 'vigil' is a type of bird.

• A 'vigil' is a period of purposeful wakefulness, usually during the night, to keep watch or pray.

• A 'vigil' is a type of fruit.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'unfathomable' mean?

• something that can be easily understood

• something that cannot be understood or comprehended

• something that is clear and obvious

• something that is shallow

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the antonym for the word 'inconspicuous':

• visible

• obvious

• prominent

• conspicuous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'auspicious'?

• Inauspicious or unfavorable

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• Neutral or indifferent

• Favorable or fortunate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'judiciously' mean?

• Carefully and thoughtfully

• Haphazardly and randomly

• Rashly and impulsively

• Negligently and carelessly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4