Grade 12 Unit 1 Vocab Quiz

In the sentence "The farmer's agrarian lifestyle kept him close to nature," what does the word "agrarian" most likely mean?

• Related to the sea

• Related to farming

• Related to the city

• Related to technology

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word segment means "swift"?

• alacr-

• celer

• feit

• veh

What is the connotative meaning of the word "turbulent" in the context of "The turbulent waters made it difficult to sail"?

• Calm

• Peaceful

• Chaotic

• Clear

What is the connotative meaning of the word "pastoral" in the context of "The pastoral scene was a welcome escape from the city"?

• Urban

• Industrial

• Rural

• Noisy

In the sentence "The alacritous response from the team was appreciated," what does the word "alacritous" most likely mean?

• Slow

• Enthusiastic

• Reluctant

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word segment means "to throw"?

• feit-

• bol-

• vey-

• -ert

Which word segment means "to carry"?

• veh

• -id

• -itis

• -ert

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the connotative meaning of the word "celerity" in the context of "The celerity of his actions surprised everyone"?

• Slowness

• Speed

• Hesitation

• Indecision

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which word segment means "to turn"?

• -id

• -itis

• -ert

• turb

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The suffix "-itis" typically indicates:

• Inflammation
  

• Joy
  

• Speed
  

• Disturbance