American Lit Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "mundane" mean?

• Exciting and unusual

• Ordinary, commonplace, lacking excitement

• Related to the world

• Mystical and magical

Answer explanation

The word 'mundane' means ordinary, commonplace, lacking excitement, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "succinct" mean?

• Long and detailed

• Expressed in few words without unnecessary details; concise

• Complicated and difficult to understand

• Repeating the same ideas several times

Answer explanation

The word 'succinct' means expressed in few words without unnecessary details; concise. This choice is correct because it accurately defines the term.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "chagrin" mean?

• A) A feeling of happiness and satisfaction

• B) A feeling of embarrassment or annoyance because one has failed or been disappointed

• C) A feeling of indifference to one's surroundings

• D) A feeling of excitement for a future event

Answer explanation

The word 'chagrin' means a feeling of embarrassment or annoyance because one has failed or been disappointed, which corresponds to option B.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "accolade" mean?

• A) A type of clothing

• B) A musical instrument

• C) An award, honor, or expression of praise

• D) A historical event

Answer explanation

The word 'accolade' means an award, honor, or expression of praise, making option C the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "Contempt" mean?

• A) A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• B) A feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval

• C) A feeling of trust in someone or something

• D) A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction

Answer explanation

The word 'Contempt' means a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval, which aligns with option B.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'banish' mean?

• To welcome someone to a place

• To send someone away or force them to leave a place, usually as a punishment

• To promote someone to a higher position

• To invite someone for a meal

Answer explanation

The word 'banish' means to send someone away or force them to leave a place, usually as a punishment. This choice correctly defines the term.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "opulence" mean?

• Great poverty and despair

• Great wealth and luxury

• Great speed and efficiency

• Great strength and power

Answer explanation

The word 'opulence' means great wealth and luxury, making the correct answer choice 'Great wealth and luxury'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "disheveled" mean?

• Clean and well-organized

• Untidy, messy, especially regarding a person's appearance

• Extremely detailed and complicated

• Calm and serene

Answer explanation

The word 'disheveled' means untidy, messy, especially regarding a person's appearance, making this the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "exuberant" mean?

• Lacking energy or vitality

• Full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm

• Extremely tired and drained

• Quiet and reserved

Answer explanation

The word 'exuberant' means full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "refute" mean?

• To agree with a statement or theory

• To prove a statement or theory to be incorrect or false

• To repeat a statement or theory

• To ignore a statement or theory

Answer explanation

The word 'refute' means to prove a statement or theory to be incorrect or false, making it the correct choice.