9th Grade Vocabulary Quiz 3

Fill in the blank: The word 'approbation' means ________.

• approval or praise

• disapproval or criticism

• indifference or apathy

• confusion or misunderstanding

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: The word 'arcane' means ________.

• mysterious

• common

• obvious

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'ardor' means ________.

• enthusiasm or passion

• indifference

• boredom

• apathy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: The word 'ascendancy' means ________.

• a position of dominance or controlling influence

• a state of confusion or disorder

• a feeling of intense dislike

• a temporary pause or break

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'ascertain' means ________.

• to find out

• to ignore

• to forget

• to misunderstand

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: The word 'assiduous' means ________.

• showing great care and perseverance

• lacking interest or enthusiasm

• being lazy and unproductive

• acting without thinking

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: The word 'assimilation' means ________.

• integration

• separation

• isolation

• division

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Fill in the blank: The word 'attenuate' means ________.

• weaken

• strengthen

• intensify

• expand

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: The word 'audacious' means ________.

• bold or daring

• timid or shy

• ordinary or common

• cautious or careful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: The word 'audit' means ________.

• examine

• ignore

• destroy

• create

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4