9th Vocabulary 2

What is the definition of the word "abhor"?

• to adore

• to love

• to feel hatred or loathing

• to cherish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is a synonym for "infinitesimal"?

• huge

• massive

• tiny

• substantial

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is the definition of the word "tirade"?

• a long, angry speech, usually very critical

• praise or compliment

• approval or agreement

• a short, positive statement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is a synonym for "hiatus"?

• pause

• break

• interruption

• continuation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does it mean to be "poised"?

• unsteady and nervous

• composed and calm

• agitated and restless

• collected and confident

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the primary definition of the word "remit"?

• to send money to someone

• to withhold or keep

• to cancel or reduce a punishment or debt

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is a synonym for "exasperation"?

• frustration

• annoyance

• irritation

• calmness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Who is considered an "invalid"?

• a healthy person

• a disabled person

• a fit individual

• an able-bodied individual

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the definition of the word "inconsistency"?

• a lack of uniformity or agreement in something

• variability or incongruity

• contradiction or disagreement

• consistency or uniformity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "credibility" refer to?

• the quality of being believable or trustworthy

• the quality of being incredible or unreliable

• the reliability or authenticity of something

• the unreliability or untrustworthiness of something

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D