Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "gratuitous" mean?

• Necessary and justified

• Unnecessary or unwarranted

• Required and essential

• Important and crucial

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "dour"?

• Cheerful and lively

• Showing a bad mood; gloomy in appearance

• Happy and content

• Bright and optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "unconscionable" mean?

• Moral and ethical

• Immoral

• Justifiable

• Acceptable

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "qualm"?

• Confidence in a decision

• Uneasiness about the wisdom of an action

• Certainty about an outcome

• Assurance in a plan

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "antithesis" mean?

• A similar concept

• The exact opposite of something

• A supporting idea

• A related notion

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "trepidation"?

• A feeling of excitement

• A sense of calm

• A feeling of dread or concern

• A state of relaxation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "smattering" mean?

• A large amount of something

• A slight or superficial amount of something

• A complete understanding of something

• A confusing mix of something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "audacity"?

• Fearful hesitation

• Aggressive boldness

• Quiet submission

• Careful planning

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "disbelieving"?

• Credible

• Incredulous

• Trustworthy

• Convincing

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "resurgence" refer to?

• A decline in activity

• A sudden disappearance

• Bringing back again to activity or prominence

• A steady decrease

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4