"Checkers" Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "defray" mean in the context of expenses?

• To increase

• To pay

• To avoid

• To delay

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best fits the sentence: "The journalist's report was so __________ that it moved the audience to tears."

• appalling

• eloquent

• malicious

• scandalous

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the synonym for "integrity."

• dishonesty

• honesty

• stealing

• answering

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The company promised to __________ the employees for their travel expenses."

• vindicate

• reimburse

• resign

• defraud

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the meaning of "scandal" in the context of public perception?

• a minor issue

• a public disgrace

• a celebration

• a misunderstanding

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is most appropriate in the sentence: "The politician's __________ was questioned after the corruption allegations."

• integrity

• fund

• dilemma

• resignation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the synonym for "appalling."

• delightful

• horrifying

• pleasant

• encouraging

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which word best fits the sentence: "The CEO's sudden __________ left the company in a state of uncertainty."

• vindication

• resignation

• fund

• incident

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "vindicate" mean in the context of proving someone right?

• to accuse

• to clear of blame

• to punish

• to ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The charity event was organized to __________ the costs of the new community center."

• reimburse

• defray

• resign

• scandalize

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B