"The Landlady" List 1 Vocabulary 10 Comp Quiz for Grade 10

What is the meaning of the word "placid"?

• Noisy and chaotic

• Calm and peaceful

• Angry and aggressive

• Fast and energetic

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Which word means to "hate, dislike very much, loathe"?

• Adore

• Detest

• Cherish

• Appreciate

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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If someone is acting "warily," how are they behaving?

• Recklessly

• Carelessly

• Watchfully

• Joyfully

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What does the word "vague" mean?

• Clear and precise

• Unclear

• Detailed

• Specific

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

To "evade" means to:

• Confront directly

• Escape by trickery or cleverness

• Accept willingly

• Face boldly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "gambol" mean?

• To walk slowly

• To jump or skip about playfully

• To sit quietly

• To run quickly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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To "calibrate" means to:

• Ignore errors

• Adjust for accuracy

• Disregard precision

• Estimate roughly

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What is the meaning of "consternation"?

• Feelings of joy and happiness

• Feelings of anxiety or dismay

• Feelings of calmness

• Feelings of excitement

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes something "very ugly, offensive, shocking"?

• Beautiful

• Hideous

• Attractive

• Pleasant

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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To "cower" means to:

• Stand tall and proud

• Crouch or shrink away in fear or shame

• Walk confidently

• Laugh loudly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4