Vocabulary Quiz # 61-70

What does the word "silhouette" mean?

• A) A light image outlined against a darker background

• B) An outline on black paper; a dark image outlined against a lighter background

• C) A detailed drawing with multiple colors

• D) A type of shadow without a clear outline

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 "rotund"?

• A) Having a sharp, angular shape

• B) Being extremely thin and slender

• C) Having a rounded, plump shape

• D) Being flat and wide

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "bestow" mean?

• A) To take something away as a punishment

• B) To lend something temporarily

• C) To exchange something of equal value

• D) To give something as a gift or as an honor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "splendid" mean?

• A type of fabric

• Superb, excellent, or brilliant

• Not taken care of; untidy

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "soiree"?

• A type of French cuisine

• An evening party or social gathering

• A morning exercise routine

• A quick meeting during the day

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does it mean to be "thrifty"?

• To be skilled in arts and crafts

• To be quick and agile

• To have expensive tastes

• To be careful in how you spend your money, to avoid waste

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word "unkempt" mean?

• Extremely clean and neat

• Not properly cared for, neglected, or untidy; not combed

• To clean and maintain

• To decorate or adorn something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "wheedle" mean?

• To argue loudly

• To ignore completely

• To convince someone by using flattery, charm, or sweet talk

• To work hard on a task

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "reminisce"?

• To predict future events

• To remember, talk about, or think about past experiences

• To regret deeply

• To renovate or make something new again

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "wane" mean?

• To increase in size or brightness

• To remain constant without change

• To gradually get smaller or grow fainter

• To move in a circular motion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A