Vocabulary Quiz on 'Approbation'

Which of the following is an antonym for "coalition"?

• Federation

• League

• Alliance

• Splinter group

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "elicit"?

• Repress

• Quash

• Evoke

• Stifle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is NOT an antonym for "jaded"?

• Uncloyed

• Unspoiled

• Fresh

• Sated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the adjective "provincial" mean?

• Pertaining to a cosmopolitan area

• Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow-minded, being limited and backward

• Pertaining to a modern area; open-minded and progressive

• Pertaining to an urban area; sophisticated and cultured

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

What is the noun form of "provincial" used to describe?

• A person with a broad point of view

• A person with a narrow point of view or from an outlying area

• A person from a cosmopolitan area

• A person with a modern and progressive mindset

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following best describes the ability of skilled actors according to the text?

• They can create new emotions.

• They can simulate emotions they might never have felt in life.

• They can destroy emotions.

• They can ignore emotions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word in the text is highlighted to emphasize its importance?

• Art

• Transcend

• Remembered

• Centuries

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'umbrage'?

• She felt umbrage when she received the award.

• He took umbrage at the unfair criticism.

• They were filled with umbrage during the celebration.

• The umbrage of the situation made everyone happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take umbrage at her criticism,' what does 'umbrage' mean?

• Joy

• Confusion

• Offense

• Satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the primary meaning of 'umbrage' in the context of power?

• A feeling of joy

• An overshadowing influence

• A state of confusion

• A sense of calm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C