Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz

What does the word "fortitude" mean?

• The ability to understand complex concepts quickly.

• Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously.

• The quality of being easily broken or damaged.

• A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

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 "implication" refer to?

• A direct and explicit declaration.

• A lack of interest or concern.

• Something suggested or inferred, without being directly stated.

• The act of making something better.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Choose the best definition for "insidious".

• Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

• Capable of causing an explosion.

• Acting with speed and efficiency.

• Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

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 "nonchalant" mean?

• Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

• Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent.

• Having a sharp edge or point.

• Capable of bending easily without breaking.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The term "oblivion" refers to which of the following?

• The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

• A place of complete bliss and delight and peace.

• The act of officially accusing someone of a crime.

• A sudden and violent collapse.

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 be "proficient"?

• Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

• Competent or skilled in doing or using something.

• Extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality.

• Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What does "rectify" mean?

• To make, declare, or prove to be false.

• To make something right; to correct.

• To make something more complicated or less simple.

• To officially agree to something.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the best definition for "retort".

• A sudden, sharp, or witty reply.

• A long, angry, or violent speech.

• A detailed explanation or account.

• A formal statement of the causes of an action or condition.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What does "speculative" mean?

• Based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

• Involving the unwillingness to spend money or use resources.

• Showing a careful and precise approach to avoid errors.

• Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

"Sporadic" best describes something that occurs:

• In a continuous, unending manner.

• At regular intervals without interruption.

• At irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily.

• In a manner that is complex and difficult to follow.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D