Grade 12 Vocabulary Quiz

The argument that the Earth is flat is hardly **tenable** in the face of overwhelming spherical Earth evidence. What does "tenable" mean in this context?

• Unbelievable

• Defensible

• Irrelevant

• Unfathomable

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

The general attempted to **usurp** the government, aiming to seize control without legal right. What does "usurp" mean?

• To support

• To overthrow

• To protect

• To restore

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The scientist questioned the **veracity** of the study's results due to the lack of supporting data. What does "veracity" refer to?

• Complexity

• Truthfulness

• Quantity

• Novelty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

His speech was so **vacuous** that the audience quickly lost interest. What does "vacuous" mean?

• Inspiring

• Detailed

• Mindless

• Technical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The **venerable** professor was respected by all for her contributions to the field over many decades. What does "venerable" mean?

• Elderly

• Wealthy

• Accused

• Honored

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The missile's **trajectory** was calculated to ensure it would hit its target. What does "trajectory" refer to?

• Speed

• Path

• Design

• Power

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The **tactile** feedback from the device gave users a sense of touch, enhancing their experience. What does "tactile" mean?

• Auditory

• Visual

• Relating to touch

• Olfactory

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The water was so **turbid** that you couldn't see the bottom of the tank. What does "turbid" mean?

• Clear

• Shallow

• Cloudy

• Contaminated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The stock market is subject to **vagaries**, making it unpredictable. What does "vagaries" mean?

• Regulations

• Predictions

• Unpredictable changes

• Stable conditions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The **vagary** of the weather made it difficult to plan the outdoor event. In this sentence, "vagary" most closely means:

• Pattern

• Unpredictability

• Forecast

• Pleasantry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E