Vocabulary Quiz - Night

What does the word "abyss" mean?

• A deep or seemingly bottomless pit

• A state of great joy and satisfaction

• A shallow surface on the ground

• A narrow opening in a rock

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 meaning of "delude"?

• To enlighten or inform

• To deceive or fool

• To follow or pursue

• To free from blame

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If someone is described as "emaciated," they are:

• Extremely happy and energetic

• Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food

• Very muscular and strong

• Perfectly healthy and normal in weight

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "epidemic" refers to:

• A rare occurrence of a meteorological event

• A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

• A local celebration that happens annually

• A sudden increase in economic growth

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does "indifferent" mean?

• Extremely interested and involved

• Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

• Feeling very passionate about something

• Being in a state of confusion or uncertainty

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "indulgent" mean?

• To be strict and limiting

• Allowing someone to have or do what they want

• To be cautious and careful

• To be uninterested and detached

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an "inhibition" according to the given definition?

• A feeling of excitement and energy

• A feeling of confidence and boldness

• A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed way

• A feeling of indifference and disinterest

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "initiation" refer to in the context provided?

• The process of completing a task

• The action of admitting someone into a society or group, typically with a ritual

• The beginning of a conflict or argument

• The action of teaching someone new information

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does "innumerable" mean?

• Capable of being counted easily

• Too few to be significant

• Too many to be counted

• Not worth counting

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the verb "insinuate" mean?

• To state something clearly and directly

• To express but not directly state something

• To exaggerate or overstate something

• To ask for something politely

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D