Vocabulary Quiz WW 1-13 2nd Block

What does the word "piquant" mean?

• To stimulate interest or curiosity

• A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

• To settle a dispute by mutual concession

• To regard with respect and warm approval

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless"?

• Tedious

• Frail

• Menial

• Inadequate

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "astound"?

• To shock or greatly surprise

• To take part in a noisy, lively party

• To interrupt the normal arrangement or functioning of

• To work hard; labor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a task that is so unimportant or lowly that it does not deserve much respect?

• Menial

• Eager

• Respite

• Industrious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "proficient" mean?

• Competent or skilled in doing or using something

• To cause someone to feel upset or annoyed

• To make a journey, typically a long and difficult one

• To be present at an event, meeting, or function

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

What does the word "Pique" mean?

• To feel very happy about something

• To be irritated or annoyed with something

• To be indifferent to something

• To be extremely excited about something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "tedious" mean?

• Exciting and engaging

• Quick and efficient

• Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

• Colorful and vibrant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "Abyss" mean?

• A shallow pond

• A small ditch

• A deep or bottomless hole

• A high mountain

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the term "arbitrate" mean?

• To participate in a competition

• To reach an authoritative judgment or settlement by an independent person or body

• To argue about a trivial matter

• To create a piece of art

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of "attribute" as provided in the learning material?

• A) A skill or ability that someone has developed.

• B) A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic part of someone or something.

• C) A negative aspect of someone's personality.

• D) A physical object that is owned by someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D