Vocabulary in Context Quiz

What does the word "belligerent" mean in the context of a person's behavior?

• Peaceful and calm

• Hostile and aggressive

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Joyful and enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In what context might the word "dexterity" be used?

• The ability to think quickly

• Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

• A lack of coordination

• A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "eradicate" mean when discussing a disease?

• To spread widely

• To completely destroy or eliminate

• To temporarily reduce

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How would you describe someone who is "fervent" about a cause?

• Uninterested and detached

• Passionate and enthusiastic

• Skeptical and doubtful

• Calm and relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "havoc" refer to in the context of a natural disaster?

• A minor inconvenience

• A state of great destruction or chaos

• A peaceful resolution

• A predictable outcome

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How might the word "hideous" be used to describe a scene?

• Beautiful and serene

• Ugly and shocking

• Ordinary and plain

• Bright and colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "inflammation" refer to in a medical context?

• A decrease in size

• A condition of swelling and redness

• A state of calmness

• A feeling of happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to "manifest" an idea?

• To hide it from others

• To make it visible or apparent

• To forget about it

• To criticize it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How would you use "meander" to describe a river?

• To flow in a straight line

• To wind or turn in a course

• To dry up completely

• To flood rapidly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "recede" mean in the context of a hairline?

• To grow thicker

• To move back or withdraw

• To change color

• To become curly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4