General Paper Vocabulary Quiz 1

What is the meaning of 'squander'?

• waste
• protect
• seize
• lie

Answer explanation

Fearing his money would be squandered by his family, he gave all of it to charity when he died.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of 'spurn'?

• rotate
• reject with contempt
• judge unfairly
• prohibit

Answer explanation

She spurned all his flattery and proposals, and so he walked off embarrassed and sad.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'vie'?

• describe
• imitate
• be equal to
• compete for

Answer explanation

While the other teams in the division actively vie for the championship, this team seems content simply to go through the motions of playing.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of 'thwart'?

• rely on
• attack
• block
• swing at

Answer explanation

I wanted to spend a week in New York this summer, but the his cost of travel and lodging thwarted my plans.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'steadfast'?

• bold
• unwavering
• uncertain
• moving quickly

Answer explanation

A good captain needs to be steadfast, continuing to hold the wheel and stay the course even during the most violent storm.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'quandary'?

• deliberateness
• apt question
• uncertainty
• great care

Answer explanation

Steve certainly is still in a quandary: if he does not call Elaine, she will blame him for everything; but if he does call her, the evidence of where he currently is could cost him his job.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of 'relegate'?

• tex unfairly
• delay
• control
• lower in position

Answer explanation

When Dexter was unable to fulfill his basic duties, instead of firing him, the boss relegated him to kitchen cleanup.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'unprecedented'?

• not varying
• never done before
• underrepresented
• following

Answer explanation

When America first created its national parks, the idea of setting aside the most beautiful land in a country was unprecedented in the history of mankind.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the meaning of 'glean'?

• collect
• entangle
• remove
• discuss

Answer explanation

Herb has given us no formal statement about his background, but from various hints, I have gleaned that he grew up in difficult situations.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of 'ploy'?

• clever scheme
• light manner
• elaborate game
• outright lie

Answer explanation

Dennis arranged an elaborate ploy, involving 14 different people lying for him in different situations, so that it could appear that he was meeting Mary completely by chance at the wedding reception.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E