Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 9

What does the word "vulnerable" most closely mean?

• Invincible

• Susceptible

• Aggressive

• Confident

Which word best describes someone who is "communicative"?

• Silent

• Talkative

• Reserved

• Secretive

If someone is "reserved," they are likely to be:

• Outgoing

• Shy

• Boisterous

• Reckless

The word "privy" is best defined as:

• Unaware

• Informed

• Public

• Ignorant

What does "intimation" mean?

• Direct order

• Hint

• Confession

• Declaration

The term "supercilious" is used to describe someone who is:

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Generous

• Kind

"Levity" is best described as:

• Seriousness

• Lightness

• Heaviness

• Sadness

To "extemporize" means to:

• Plan carefully

• Improvise

• Memorize

• Rehearse

"Turbulence" is most closely related to:

• Calmness

• Stability

• Disorder

• Peace

A "peremptory" command is:

• Optional

• Authoritative

• Suggestive

• Tentative