Vocabulary Quiz

During a stressful exam, Ethan found that listening to music helped to assuage his anxiety. What does the word "Assuage" mean?

• To lessen the intensity

• To stray from an established course or norm

• A loud continuous noise

• Deceitful cunning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a group project, Priya was very careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences before making a decision. Which word describes Priya's behavior?

• Clamor

• Circumspect

• Guile

• Euphony

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

During the school play, Ava heard a loud clamor backstage. What is the part of speech for the word "Clamor"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a group project, William decided to stray from the established plan and try a new approach. Which word best describes William's action?

• Deviate

• Euphemism

• Guffaw

• Interloper

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

During the English class, Charlotte let out a loud "Guffaw". What is the part of speech for the word "Guffaw"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a group project, Mason noticed an interloper. What does the word "Interloper" mean?

• One that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity

• A display of skill or adroitness

• An often intense natural inclination or preference

• A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

During a magic show, Scarlett was amazed by the magician's legerdemain. What is the definition of "Legerdemain"?

• Weakly and effusively sentimental

• An often intense natural inclination or preference

• A display of skill or adroitness

• A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a literature class, Samuel asked, "Which word is defined as 'weakly and effusively sentimental'?"

• Maudlin

• Maverick

• Parapet

• Stickler

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Aiden and Aria were discussing different terms they learned in class. What is the definition of "Asylum"?

• A place of retreat and security

• A form or style of dress

• Easily duped or cheated

• A spiritualist meeting to receive spirit communications

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a history class, Grace asked, "What does 'Atavism' refer to?"

• Recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity

• A disposition to be merciful or to moderate the severity of punishment due

• Thrusting out from a surrounding or adjacent surface often as a rounded mass

• Deliberately sink or attempt to sink a ship or boat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C