Vocab Pop Quiz

What does the word "pulchritudinous" mean?

• Relating to financial matters

• Causing great horror or fear

• Physically beautiful

• Extremely complicated

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following words is the antonym of "obfuscate"?

• Clarify

• Complicate

• Darken

• Confuse

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "sesquipedalian" mean?

• A person who uses long words

• A type of ancient Roman ship

• A small, quick bird

• A rare mineral found in caves

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The word "quixotic" is closest in meaning to which of the following?

• Practical

• Realistic

• Idealistic and unrealistic

• Quick and efficient

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the term "mellifluous" mean?

• Sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

• Bitter and harsh

• Thick and sticky

• Light and airy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the term "sonorous" mean?

• Full, deep, or rich in sound

• Quiet and soft

• Sharp and piercing

• Flat and dull

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "resonant"?

• Having a full, deep, or rich sound

• Being silent and still

• High-pitched and shrill

• Monotonous and boring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4