Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 11

What does the word "temporize" mean?

• To emit light without heat

• To draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

• To play boisterously

• To feel or express sympathy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which of the following best describes something that is "phosphorescent"?

• Emitting light without appreciable heat

• Relating to unskilled work

• An indirect implication

• Uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "rollick" mean?

• To feel or express sympathy

• To play boisterously

• To bring up a topic for discussion

• To wrongfully seize and hold the place of another

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The term "commiserate" is best defined as:

• To emit light without heat

• To feel or express sympathy or compassion

• To draw out a discussion

• To play boisterously

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "astride" mean?

• With one leg on each side

• An indirect implication

• Relating to unskilled work

• Uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Who is a "usurper"?

• One who wrongfully seizes and holds the place of another

• Someone who emits light without heat

• A person who feels or expresses sympathy

• Someone who plays boisterously

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The word "menial" refers to:

• An indirect implication

• Relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work

• Uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

• To bring up a topic for discussion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does it mean to "broach" a topic?

• To play boisterously

• To bring up a topic for discussion

• To feel or express sympathy

• To emit light without heat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The term "futility" is best described as:

• Uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

• An indirect implication

• Relating to unskilled work

• To draw out a discussion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is an "insinuation"?

• An indirect (and usually malicious) implication

• To emit light without heat

• To play boisterously

• To feel or express sympathy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6