
Vocabulary Five
Authored by Adam Herring
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "construe" mean?
To build something
To interpret or understand the meaning of something
To destroy something
To ignore something
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "decrepit" mean?
New and shiny
Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
Full of energy
Recently built
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "decorum" mean?
Behavior that is polite and appropriate for a particular situation
A type of decorative art
A formal event or ceremony
A style of clothing
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "histrionics" mean?
Overly dramatic or emotional behavior designed to attract attention
Calm and composed behavior
Logical and rational thinking
Quiet and reserved demeanor
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "heinous" mean?
Shockingly evil or wicked
Extremely joyful or happy
Very common or ordinary
Slightly unusual or strange
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "implicit" mean?
Clearly stated
Implied or understood without being directly stated
Written down
Explicitly mentioned
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "jocular" mean?
Serious or solemn in nature
Playful or humorous in nature
Angry or aggressive in nature
Sad or melancholic in nature
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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