Vocabulary and Word Meaning Mastery Quiz

What does it mean to "deter" someone from doing something?

• Encourage them to try harder

• Prevent or discourage them from acting

• Confuse them with misleading information

• Support them unconditionally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is described as "diligent," what does that mean about their character?

• They are easily distracted

• They are careless and sloppy

• They work hard and are careful and thorough

• They are quick to give up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To "discredit" someone or something means to:

• Give them credit for something they did

• Prove that they are not worthy of trust

• Transfer credit to another account

• Acknowledge their expertise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "disdain" mean?

• To have a high regard for something

• To feel indifferent about something

• To consider something unworthy of one's consideration

• To be confused by something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To "elicit" a response means to:

• Ignore any reaction

• Generate or draw out a reaction

• Predict the outcome of a situation

• Provide an unsolicited opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

When something begins to "emerge," it means it starts to:

• Disappear slowly

• Stay the same without change

• Become known or apparent

• Lose its importance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

"Empathy" is best described as:

• A logical understanding of facts

• The ability to share and understand the feelings of another

• A feeling of jealousy towards someone

• An eagerness to argue

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To "emulate" someone means to:

• Ignore their advice

• Match or surpass, typically by imitation

• Challenge them to a competition

• Misunderstand their intentions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To "enhance" something means to:

• Reduce its value or quality

• Leave it unchanged

• Improve its value or quality

• Hide its true nature

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Exasperation" is a feeling of:

• Joy and contentment

• Intense irritation or frustration

• Indifference or boredom

• Confusion and curiosity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4