Vocabulary #8 Quiz

The teacher gave an _______ explanation of the assignment, leaving no room for confusion.

• inopportune

• explicit

• musty

• venal

The scientists worked tirelessly to _______ the invasive and overgrown species from the ecosystem.

• extirpate

• solace

• suppress

• pinnacle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The sudden rainstorm was quite _______ for our outdoor picnic.

• ironic

• ominous

• inopportune

• stately

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

It was _______ that the fire station burned down during the fire safety week.

• musty

• ironic

• supple

• rampant

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

The old library had a _______ smell that reminded me of ancient books.

• musty

• officious

• explicit

• venal

The _______ security guard kept asking unnecessary questions to the visitors as a way to emphasize his power.

• ominous

• officious

• premeditated

• stately

The dark clouds gave an _______ feeling that a storm was approaching.

• explicit

• ominous

• supple

• rampant

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Reaching the _______ of the mountain was a breathtaking experience.

• solace

• pinnacle

• extirpate

• venal

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The crime was clearly _______ as the suspect had detailed plans.

• premeditated

• inopportune

• musty

• officious

The rumors spread _______ throughout the school, causing panic.

• stately

• rampant

• explicit

• supple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D