Vocabulary Test 5/14 set 1

During a school assembly, Benjamin decided to flout the dress code by wearing a hat. What does the word "flout" mean in this context?

• To openly disregard a rule or law

• A person who inspires or influences others

• To secretly cooperate or conspire

• To criticize harshly

• Don't know?

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Michael decided to refurbish his old bicycle. Choose the matching definition for the word "Refurbish."

• To renovate or redecorate something

• To make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

• To secretly cooperate or conspire

• To lower in dignity or honor

• Don't know?

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a literature class, Priya came across the word "Transcendent." Choose the matching definition for the word.

• Risk of loss, harm, or failure

• Beyond ordinary human experience or understanding

• Providing additional help or support

• A particular philosophy or view of life; worldview

• Don't know?

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

James is studying for his philosophy exam and comes across the term "Praxis." Choose the matching definition for the word "Praxis."

• To provide money to pay a cost or expense

• The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

• The practical application of a theory or skill

• To catch sight of something difficult to detect

• Don't know?

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a vocabulary quiz, Charlotte was asked to choose the matching definition for the word "Kismet."

• Extremely thorough, accurate, or carefully done

• Destiny; fate

• To lower in dignity or honor

• Health-giving; healthy

• Don't know?

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Samuel and David were given a task to ensure the project was completed with rigorous standards. Choose the definition for the word "Rigorous."

• Weak

• attributes for death

• thorough exhaustiveness

• ineffective work

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In a philosophy class, Benjamin asked the professor to explain the term "Weltanschauung". Choose the matching definition:

• A particular philosophy or view of life; worldview

• Attacking an opponent's character rather than answering their argument

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

• Beyond ordinary human experience or understanding

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Charlotte is looking for a place to live that is "Salubrious". What kind of place is she looking for?

• The repetition of a process or utterance

• Destiny; fate

• Health-giving; healthy

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a school assembly, the principal mentioned a "Luminary". Choose the matching definition for "Luminary":

• To openly disregard a rule or law

• A person who inspires or influences others

• Clear and easily understood

• Filled with light

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Anika decided to help Scarlett with her school project expenses. Choose the matching definition for "Defray":

• To lower in dignity or honor

• To renovate or redecorate something

• To provide money to pay a cost or expense

• To catch sight of something difficult to detect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C