Vocabulary Quiz

Match the following descriptions with the correct terms.

• Disliking and avoiding human society

• Hating mankind

• Willing to give and share

• Generous

• Fond of speaking

• Talkative

• Amicable and kind-hearted

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word means 'warlike' or 'aggressive'?

• Belligerent

• Reticent

• Opulent

• Benevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is a synonym for 'Pugnacious'?

• Peaceful

• Combative

• Silent

• Wealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

The word that describes someone who is 'wealthy and luxurious' is (a)  

• Recluse
• Opulent
• Verbose
• Loquacious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Match the following words with their meanings.

• Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

• Generous

• Ready to attack or confront

• Reserved

• Inclined to talk a lot

• Talkative

• Willing to give more than is necessary

• Aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word refers to a person who lives in solitude?

• Aesthetic

• Recluse

• Belligerent

• Verbose

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the meaning of 'Aesthetic'?

• Ugly

• Artistic

• Loud

• Silent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word means 'very talkative'?

• Loquacious

• Reticent

• Misanthropic

• Opulent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does 'Verbose' mean?

• Using few words

• Using many words

• Silent

• Wealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

The word that means 'kind and generous' is (a)  

• Belligerent
• Benevolent
• Pugnacious
• Misanthropic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4