Vocabulary Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "earnest" is best defined as:
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
Showing sincere or intense conviction
The expression of disapproval or disappointment
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word best completes the following sentence?
As he delivered the news with a ______tone, it was clear there was a hint of sarcasm underlying his words.
equivocal
strident
wry
earnest
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "Ingratiate" oneself with someone?
To express disapproval or disappointment
To keep something from being seen; to conceal
To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
To present a point of view in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which vocabulary best completes the following sentence?
The ___________ tone in his voice revealed his anger and frustration with the lack of progress on the issue.
equivocal
obscure
strident
earnest
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "enigma" can best be defined as:
The expression of disapproval or disappointment
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
Presenting a point of view in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "reproach" is best defined as:
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
The expression of disapproval or disappointment
Using or expressing dry, mocking humor
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which vocabulary word best completes the following sentence?
Despite his efforts to explain, the lecturer's ___________ references to ancient philosophers only confused the students further, revealing the depth of his esoteric knowledge.
equivocal
strident
earnest
obscure
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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