Vocabulary Quiz - Unit 6

What does the adjective "intimate" mean?

• To reassure someone

• To push through an unpleasant situation

• Closely acquainted; familiar

• Outward behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the verb "instill"?

• To remove doubts or fears

• To gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude

• To endure an unpleasant situation

• To be closely acquainted with someone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best describes "endurance" as a noun?

• A quiet, somber demeanor

• The fact or power of pushing through an unpleasant or difficult process without giving way

• Closely acquainted; familiar

• To reassure someone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the past tense of the verb that means "to remove the doubts or fears of someone"?

• Instilled

• Endured

• Reassured

• Intimated

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the verb "corral(led)" mean?

• To free a group of people, animals, or things

• To gather together and confine a group of people, animals, or things

• To train a group of animals

• To lead a group of people in a protest

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the verb "convince"?

• To deceive someone into believing something

• To force someone to accept a point of view

• To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something

• To bribe someone into agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the past tense of the verb "rebel"?

• Rebelling

• Rebelled

• Rebels

• Will rebel

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

What does the noun "discretion" refer to?

• The act of disagreeing with someone

• The quality of being open and honest

• The quality of behaving or speaking in a way to avoid offense or revealing private information

• The ability to make decisions quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is "espionage"?

• The act of open warfare

• The practice of spying or using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

• The process of negotiating treaties

• The study of codes and ciphers

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "command" mean when used as a verb?

• To keep a firm hold of something

• To be the only one of its kind

• To give an authoritative order

• To adhere closely to something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C