Vocabulary Quiz Day 1 Words

In the middle of a lively classroom debate, what did Kai do when he decided to assail his opponent, Rohan?

• To attack violently with blows or words

• To examine and determine characteristics

• To lack civility or graciousness

• To foretell from signs or symptoms

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

During a challenging exam, Nora and Samuel felt extremely discouraged and couldn't focus. Which word describes their feeling?

• Choleric

• Despondent

• Esoteric

• Gregarious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a lively history class, Zoe turned to Henry and asked with a curious smile, "Hey Henry, do you know what 'Etymology' means?"

• The history of linguistic form

• A system of government with unlimited power

• A person who stresses a rigid adherence to details

• A member of the laboring class

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Hannah and Michael are having a lively debate about why objects fall to the ground. Can you help them out by identifying the word defined as "a physical force of attraction caused by mass"?

• Gravity

• Intercession

• Paradigm

• Score

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

During a lively class discussion, Mia excitedly asked, "Hey everyone, what does the word 'Prognosticate' mean?"

• To attack violently with blows or words

• To foretell from signs or symptoms

• To lack moderation or sobriety

• To put an end to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In a lively psychology class, Aiden turned to Aria and asked with a grin, "Which word describes 'a person possessing a pathology whereby they derive pleasure from physical pain'?"

• Martinet

• Masochist

• Proletarian

• Churlishness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a lively literature class, Ethan raised his hand and asked with curiosity, "What is the meaning of 'Esoteric'?"

• Requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group

• Easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger

• Tending to associate with others of one’s kind

• A statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In Mr. Johnson's lively classroom, Grace, Anika, and Emma are having a fun debate. Which word best describes a person who insists on a strict adherence to the details of forms and methods?

• Martinet

• Despotism

• Paradigm

• Intercession

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

During a lively history class, Ethan curiously asked, "Hey Olivia and Arjun, do you know what 'Score' means in one of its definitions?"

• A group of 20 things

• A system of government with unlimited power

• A philosophical or theoretical framework

• A member of the laboring class

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a lively classroom debate, Hannah asked with a grin, "Which word is defined as 'an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype'?"

• Paradigm

• Paradox

• Assay

• Gravity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C