Word Definitions Quiz

What is the definition of the word 'attribute'?

• A quality or characteristic that belongs to someone or something.

• A musical instrument used in traditional folk music.

• A type of clothing worn by a specific group of people.

• A physical object that represents something abstract.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the word 'feasible'?

• A type of bird

• Impossible or impractical to do easily or conveniently

• Possible or practical to do easily or conveniently

• Related to the ocean

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'pertinent'?

• irrelevant

• relevant

• immaterial

• unrelated

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the word 'beneficial'?

• Neutral or indifferent

• Unimportant or insignificant

• Advantageous or helpful

• Detrimental or harmful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'feign'?

• To genuinely express something

• To hide or conceal something

• Pretend or fake something

• To exaggerate or overstate something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the word 'ponder'?

• To think about or consider something deeply and thoroughly.

• To ignore or dismiss something without thought

• To forget or lose track of something

• To speak or act without thinking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'comprehensive'?

• Superficial or shallow

• Narrow or exclusive

• Complete or including all aspects or elements of something

• Limited or partial in scope

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of the word 'fluctuate'?

• Consistently fluctuate

• Remain steady

• Vary or change irregularly

• Stay constant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'prevalent'?

• Obsolete or outdated

• Limited or restricted

• Rare or uncommon

• Widespread or common

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word 'connotation'?

• Emotional or cultural associations of a word

• The origin of a word

• The pronunciation of a word

• The literal meaning of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4