Grade 12 Vocabulary Quiz

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Kathleen Hess
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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.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
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.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
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
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CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
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.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
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.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
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