Vocabulary Quiz

During a debate, Sloane asked, "What is the definition of the word 'Arbitrary'?"

• Lacking material substance; having unusual delicacy

• Existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will

• Characterized by lack of interest or energy

• To make much of

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 science experiment, James and Sloane used an apparatus that rotates at high speed and by centrifugal force separates substances of different densities. Which word describes this apparatus?

• Ethereal

• Centrifuge

• Pedestrian

• Profligate

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

During a nature walk, Max and Sloane encountered a "Feral" animal. What does the word "Feral" mean?

• Not domesticated or cultivated

• Done by stealth

• Wildly extravagant

• To alter by viewing or by going through a medium

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a group project, James noticed that Kevin was characterized by lack of interest or energy. Which word best describes Kevin's behavior?

• Surly

• Listless

• Veracious

• Utopian

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

James was known for his profligate spending habits. What does the word "Profligate" mean?

• Wildly extravagant

• To dilute or qualify by adding something else

• To state or present with restraint for effect

• Subject to erratic behavior or unpredictable change

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

During a class discussion, Max asked, "Which word means 'the essential part or core'?"

• Pedestrian

• Pith

• Raconteur

• Refract

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 storytelling competition, Kevin was praised for being a "Raconteur". What does the word "Raconteur" mean?

• A person who excels in telling anecdotes

• To alter by viewing or by going through a medium

• To make much of

• Impossibly ideal

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During the class debate, Kevin's expression was described as "threatening in appearance; having an irritable or sullen mood". Which word best fits this description?

• Surly

• Temper

• Touting

• Whimsical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

During a class discussion, Sloane asked, "What is the definition of 'Veracious'?"

• Truthful, honest

• Subject to erratic behavior or unpredictable change

• To state or present with restraint for effect

• To make much of

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 class discussion, Kevin mentioned a word that means "subject to erratic behavior or unpredictable change". Which word did he use?

• Ubiquitous

• Whimsical

• Furtive

• Listless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4