Vocabulary Word Meaning Quiz

What does the word "opportunist" mean?

• A person who takes advantage of opportunities, often with no regard for principles or consequences.

• A person who rarely finds or takes advantage of new opportunities.

• A person who plans out every step of their life, leaving no room for chance.

• A person who is afraid of new opportunities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a "shrew"?

• A small, mouse-like animal.

• A person with a quick temper and sharp tongue, often used to describe a woman.

• A wise person who offers advice.

• A type of bird known for its singing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "tangible" mean?

• Capable of being touched or felt; having physical form.

• Imaginary and not able to be touched.

• Difficult to understand or grasp.

• Extremely small and insignificant.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following best defines "absurd"?

• Extremely reasonable and logical.

• Wildly inappropriate or unexpected.

• Ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous.

• Extremely sad and depressing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "vacuous" mean?

• Full of life and energy.

• Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

• Extremely complicated and detailed.

• Filled with anger and resentment.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "regression"?

• The act of moving forward to a more advanced state.

• A return to a former or less developed state.

• The process of dividing into smaller parts.

• A detailed examination or analysis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does it mean to "impair" something?

• To improve its function or condition.

• To leave it unchanged.

• To weaken or damage something, especially a human faculty or function.

• To completely destroy or remove it.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes being "introspective"?

• Focusing on other people and external events.

• Never thinking about one's own feelings or actions.

• Examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

• Ignoring one's inner life and focusing solely on material success.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence where "tangible" is used correctly.

• She had a tangible plan for her future, including where she would live and work.

• The fear in the room was almost tangible.

• He spoke about his tangible ideas for the new book.

• Both A and B are correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence correctly uses the word "absurd"?

• The idea of a car that can fly was once considered absurd.

• She made an absurd amount of money for very little work.

• The technology behind smartphones is absurd.

• Both A and B are correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4