SHSAT Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'contextual' in the phrase 'contextual vocabulary'?

• Understanding words in isolation

• Understanding words in multiple contexts

• Understanding words within their specific context or situation

• Understanding words without any context

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the synonym for the word 'elaborate':

• complex

• detailed

• simple

• brief

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of the word 'abundant'?

• scarce

• sparse

• limited

• scant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means 'to make something clear or easy to understand'?

• muddle

• clarify

• obfuscate

• complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of the word 'comprehend'?

• Ignore

• Confuse

• Understand

• Misunderstand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for the word 'diligent':

• lazy

• careless

• sluggish

• hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of the word 'conceal'?

• uncover

• expose

• display

• reveal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means 'to express disapproval or criticism'?

• praise

• criticize

• applaud

• compliment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?

• Having multiple possible meanings or interpretations

• Precise and specific

• Unambiguous

• Clear and definite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the synonym for the word 'exemplify':

• emphasize

• represent

• demonstrate

• illustrate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A