Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "callow" as used in the following sentence? "The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day at the office."

• Experienced

• Young and inexperienced

• Confident

• Skilled

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 best fits the following sentence? "The ___________ leader ruled with an iron fist, allowing no dissent among his subjects."

• Contemporary

• Despot

• Indolent

• Sagacious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of the word "cynical" as used in the following sentence? "She was cynical about the politician's promises, doubting that he would follow through on any of them."

• Trusting

• Skeptical

• Enthusiastic

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best fits the following sentence? "Despite the ___________ of the situation, he remained calm and composed."

• Strife

• Enunciate

• Impediment

• Wane

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "impoverish" as used in the following sentence? "The war had impoverished the nation, leaving its people struggling to survive."

• Enriched

• Made poor

• Strengthened

• Educated

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best fits the following sentence? "His ___________ appetite for knowledge led him to read every book he could find."

• Voracious

• Secular

• Indolent

• Callow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "sagacious" as used in the following sentence? "The sagacious judge was known for her fair and wise decisions."

• Foolish

• Wise

• Impulsive

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The scientist began to ___________ about the possible outcomes of the experiment."

• Enunciate

• Speculate

• Venerate

• Wane

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of the word "secular" as used in the following sentence? "The school focused on secular education, avoiding any religious teachings."

• Religious

• Worldly

• Spiritual

• Sacred

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 best fits the following sentence? "His enthusiasm for the project began to ___________ as the challenges mounted."

• Enunciate

• Wane

• Impoverish

• Strife

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E