Vocabulary Quiz Two

Kai and Nora are having a lively debate. Which word means "dull, commonplace"?

• Cajole

• Demure

• Banal

• Ostentatious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

David and Nora are having a playful debate. David says the word "cajole" means something fun. What does "cajole" mean?

• To urge coax

• To criticize

• To ignore

• To celebrate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

During a lively class discussion, Aria asked with a curious smile, "Which word best describes someone who is 'quiet, modest, reserved'?"

• Nondescript

• Demure

• Languid

• Penchant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

David and William are having a lively debate! Can you help them settle it? What does "innocuous" mean?

• Harmful

• Harmless, inoffensive

• Energetic

• Showy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Maya and Oliver are having a lively debate. What does "ostentatious" mean?

• Excessively showy, glitzy

• Quiet and reserved

• Harmless and inoffensive

• Sluggish from fatigue

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

During a lively classroom debate, Ethan asked with a grin, "Which word describes 'a tendency, partiality, preference'?" Emma and Liam eagerly waited for the answer.

• Abate

• Penchant

• Banal

• Languid

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Hannah and Isla are having a lively debate during their lunch break. Can you help them settle it? Which word means "to reduce, lessen"?

• Abate

• Cajole

• Metamorphosis

• Nondescript

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Rohan and Aria are having a playful debate. Which word means "to urge coax"?

• Demure

• Cajole

• Ostentatious

• Penchant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Oliver and Nora are having a lively debate during their English class. Can you help them settle it? What does "demure" mean?

• Quiet, modest, reserved

• Excessively showy, glitzy

• The change of form, shape, substance

• Lacking a distinctive character

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

During a lively classroom debate, Olivia asked with a grin, "Which word means 'harmless, inoffensive'?"

• Languid

• Innocuous

• Metamorphosis

• Banal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5