7th and 8th Vocab Quiz 1

What does the word "acquaintance" mean?

• A) A close family member.

• B) A person known to one, but usually not a close friend.

• C) A formal agreement between two parties.

• D) A type of diplomatic official.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "additional"?

• A) Less important; secondary.

• B) The final item in a list.

• C) Added; more; supplementary.

• D) The act of removing something.

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 "agreement" refer to?

• A) A sudden and unexpected event.

• B) The act of disagreeing or arguing.

• C) The act of agreeing or coming to a mutual arrangement.

• D) A person from whom one is descended.

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 conjunction "Although" imply?

• A) Because of the fact that.

• B) In spite of the fact that.

• C) To introduce a contrasting idea that is smaller in importance.

• D) To indicate physical comfort.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is an "ambassador"?

• A) A person who is hypersensitive to foreign proteins.

• B) A person who is known for their wealth and power.

• C) A diplomatic official of the highest rank, sent by one sovereign or state to another as its resident representative.

• D) A person who announces important news.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "ambitious" mean?

• A) Lacking desire or interest.

• B) Having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.

• C) Being in a state of physical or mental comfort.

• D) The act of sailing or flying around something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "anaphylaxis"?

• A) A type of artificial substance.

• B) A wide street or main thoroughfare.

• C) A hypersensitivity to foreign protein or other substance.

• D) A diplomatic official.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Who is considered an "ancestor"?

• A) A person who provides sanctuary.

• B) A person from whom one is descended; forebear; progenitor.

• C) A person who is actively and attentively engaged in work.

• D) A person who sails or flies around the world.

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 it mean to "announce"?

• A) To make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of.

• B) To provide physical comfort or ease.

• C) To exchange thoughts, opinions, or information.

• D) To engage in work or a pastime actively and attentively.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the meaning of "artificial"?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A