PSSA Vocabulary Challenge

What is the definition of the word 'abundant'?

• having a small quantity or amount

• completely empty

• having a medium quantity or amount

• having a large quantity or amount

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'perplexed'.

• Confused

• Understanding

• Clear

• Enlightened

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 meaning of the word 'ominous'?

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic events

• exciting or thrilling

• happy or joyful

• peaceful or serene

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Give an antonym for the word 'diligent'.

• energetic

• industrious

• hardworking

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define the term 'elaborate' as used in a sentence.

• To simplify or shorten something

• To complicate or confuse something

• To give more details or information about something

• To ignore or overlook something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word 'furtive' mean?

• Loud and attention-seeking

• Open and transparent

• Attempting to avoid notice or attention

• Shy and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'exhilarating'.

• Dull

• Thrilling

• Boring

• Tedious

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

What is the definition of the word 'meticulous'?

• Careless and imprecise about details

• Careful and precise about details

• Hasty and sloppy in work

• Indifferent and negligent in attention

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Give an antonym for the word 'obscure'.

• Confusing

• Clear

• Mysterious

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Define the term 'plausible' as used in a sentence.

• Believable or reasonable

• Unbelievable or unreasonable

• Possible or likely

• Improbable or illogical

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C