Grade 12 Vocabulary Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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.RL.1.4
CCSS.L.4.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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
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