Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "slovenly" mean?

• Messy or untidy, done in a careless way

• Neat and tidy

• Quick and efficient

• Slow and deliberate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is the meaning of "effrontery"?

• Timid Behavior

• Quiet and reserved demeanor

• Polite and respectful attitude

• Boldness, Rudeness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Anne Putnam felt this after all her children did not survive, aside from one (Ruth)

• indignant

• Providence

• perplexed

• callous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "callous" mean?

• Not feeling or showing any concern about the problems of others

• Warm and compassionate

• Sensitive and caring

• Easily hurt or affected

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the definition of "perplexed"?

• Confident and sure

• Unable to understand something clearly

• Completely understanding

• Easily comprehending

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which parent-figure was most inept with children?

• Parris

• Rebecca Nurse

• Giles Corey

• Rev. Hale

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is "blasphemy"?

• A form of praise

• Respectful speech

• Something said or done that is disrespectful to God

• A type of prayer

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "afflict" mean?

• To bring joy and happiness

• To comfort and soothe

• To heal or cure

• To cause pain or suffering

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the meaning of "manifest"?

• To display or show clearly

• To hide or conceal

• To confuse or obscure

• To diminish or reduce

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does "ameliorate" mean?

• To make better

• To make worse

• To ignore

• To complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A