Vocabulary Quiz: The Most Dangerous Game

During a hiking trip, Kai noticed the river was receding. What does the word "receding" mean in this context?

• Advancing

• Moving back

• Stopping

• Increasing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Isla was feeling nervous about her first day at a new school. However, Charlotte's disarming smile made her feel at ease. Which word best describes something that is "disarming"?

• Hostile

• Threatening

• Charming

• Dangerous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Seeing your doctor regularly can ___ your life. What does "prolong" mean?

• Shorten

• Extend

• Interrupt

• Delay

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Arjun was driving his car and made an imprudent decision to speed through a red light. What is the meaning of "imprudent"?

• Wise

• Careful

• Reckless

• Cautious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During the school project, Samuel faced many challenges but eventually surmounted them. What does "surmounted" mean?

• Overcome

• Failed

• Ignored

• Avoided

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a group project, Noah remained completely "unruffled" despite the chaos around him. Which word best describes Noah?

• Agitated

• Calm

• Nervous

• Excited

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Explaining how he manages to earn high grades in all of his classes, Benjamin explained that he invariably completes his homework on time. What does "invariably" mean?

• Occasionally

• Rarely

• Always

• Never

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Although he usually dreads his chemistry class, Avery was surprised to find that he found the day's topic quite diverting. What is the meaning of "diverting"?

• Boring

• Entertaining

• Confusing

• Distracting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a heated class discussion, Liam had an "impulse" to share his thoughts. What does "impulse" mean?

• Hesitation

• Plan

• Sudden urge

• Delay

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

During the hike, Harper tripped over a sharp stone that was "protruding" from the ground. What does "protruding" mean?

• Receding

• Hidden

• Sticking out

• Flattened

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4