Vocabulary Analysis Quiz

What does the word "impelled" most closely mean in the sentence: "She felt impelled to speak out against injustice."?

• Discouraged

• Forced

• Excited

• Reluctant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Choose the sentence where the word "eminence" is used correctly.

• He climbed to the eminence of the mountain to get a better view.

• The eminence of his thoughts made everyone in the room pause.

• She reached an eminence in her career that few could aspire to.

• His eminence was visible from the way he dressed.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The term "epoch" is best defined as:

• A long period of time marked by great events, developments, or figures.

• A sudden disaster that causes great change.

• A detailed record of historical events in order of occurrence.

• A tool used for measuring time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In which of the following scenarios is "caprice" most appropriately used?

• She followed a strict schedule without any deviation.

• His decision to move abroad was driven by caprice.

• The law is applied without caprice.

• The machine operates at a constant speed without caprice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "expatiating" most likely mean in the context of a conversation?

• Speaking briefly and to the point.

• Refusing to speak on the topic.

• Speaking at length and in detail.

• Speaking unclearly and ambiguously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"Unfeignedly" can be best replaced by which of the following words?

• Insincerely

• Honestly

• Unhappily

• Doubtfully

Which of the following best describes someone who is "venerable"?

• Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character.

• Young and inexperienced.

• Not worthy of respect or admiration.

• Often changing moods or ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The word "genial" is most similar to:

• Hostile

• Indifferent

• Friendly

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

"Appellation" refers to:

• A formal accusation in a court of law.

• A nickname or title.

• The act of applying for a job.

• A type of fruit.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does "pilloried" mean in a historical context?

• Honored with a public ceremony.

• Exposed to public ridicule or scorn.

• Elevated to a position of power.

• Buried with high honors.