Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abject" mean?

• Extremely joyful or happy

• Most unfortunate or miserable

• Highly successful or fortunate

• Completely honest or truthful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "capitulate" mean?

• To continue fighting

• To surrender under agreed conditions

• To capture a position

• To negotiate a higher price

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "cursory" mean?

• Detailed and careful

• Quick, without attention to detail

• Slow and methodical

• Extremely thorough

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "deference" mean?

• A) A strong disagreement

• B) A courteous expression of esteem or regard

• C) A feeling of intense dislike

• D) An act of giving in to another's wishes

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 the word "ephemeral" mean?

• Lasting a very long time

• Lasting a very short time

• Happening once a year

• Remaining unchanged forever

What does the word "fallacious" mean?

• Based on sound logic; correct

• Not based on sound logic; incorrect or illogical; erroneous

• Full of excitement and adventure

• Relating to the fall season

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "gratuitous" mean?

• Costly and expensive

• Necessary and justified

• Unnecessary and unwarranted; free or complimentary

• Limited and scarce

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "inimical" mean?

• Promoting health and well-being

• Having no effect or importance

• Tending to obstruct or cause harm

• Acting in a supportive manner

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "levity" mean?

• A) A heavy substance

• B) A manner lacking seriousness

• C) A type of lever

• D) A light source

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "reticent" mean?

• Extremely talkative and open

• Not inclined to discuss or offer information

• Quick to argue or fight

• Showing great attention to detail

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4