Word Meaning Analysis Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "Idyllic" most closely mean?
Chaotic
Peaceful and picturesque
Gloomy
Noisy
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words means "intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest"?
Aesthetic
Esoteric
Euphoria
Conundrum
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Aesthetic" primarily refer to?
A set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
A feeling of intense excitement and happiness.
A difficult problem or puzzle.
Evil or wicked behavior.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "Ineffable" is best defined as:
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Making a situation worse.
Extremely passionate or enthusiastic.
Unrealistically idealistic.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Quixotic" is best described as:
Extremely realistic and practical.
Excessively complicated.
Foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.
Capable of being understood by a select few.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Exacerbate" mean?
To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
To solve or explain.
To make happy.
To ignore or overlook.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Euphoria" is best defined as:
A state of intense excitement and happiness.
A state of confusion or a difficult problem.
A state of extreme sadness.
A state of anger or frustration.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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