Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "ADMONISH" mean?

• To praise or commend

• To scold or remind

• To ignore or neglect

• To celebrate or honor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes a violation of rules or an opening or gap?

• BRIGAND

• CIRCUMSPECT

• BREACH

• COMMANDER

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "CIRCUMSPECT"?

• Very careful or cautious

• Reckless or careless

• Quick and hasty

• Bold and daring

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "CUMBERSOME" mean?

• Easy to handle

• Hard to handle or do; clumsy

• Light and portable

• Simple and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "A standoff or standstill where no side is progressing"?

• DEADLOCK

• DILEMMA

• MUDDLE

• EFFACE

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "DEBRIS" refer to?

• Clean and organized items

• Rubble, wreckage, scattered pieces

• Valuable treasures

• Fresh and new materials

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "DIFFUSE"?

• To concentrate in one place

• To spread widely; rambling, long speech or words

• To gather together

• To focus narrowly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes a difficult problem or situation; predicament?

• EFFACE

• DILEMMA

• MUDDLE

• SPURIOUS

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "EFFACE" mean?

• To create or build up

• To erase or wipe out completely

• To make a mess

• To organize neatly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "MUDDLE"?

• A big mess; to make a mess of something; disorder

• To clean and organize

• To simplify and clarify

• To enhance and improve

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F