Vocabulary Quiz on 'Tenacious'

What is the meaning of the word "tenacious"?

• Lazy and indifferent

• Stubborn; holding tightly

• Quick and agile

• Weak and fragile

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence, "The vines covering the side of the house were tenacious, making them difficult to remove," what does "tenacious" imply about the vines?

• They were easy to remove

• They were loosely attached

• They were firmly attached

• They were dead

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What does the word "eclectic" mean?

• Consisting of a diverse variety

• Simple and uniform

• Old-fashioned and outdated

• Minimalist and plain

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "mar"?

• Improve

• Spoil

• Fix

• Create

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What does the word "terminate" mean?

• To begin

• To end abruptly

• To continue

• To pause

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "terminate"?

• Start

• Begin

• Stop

• Proceed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What is the meaning of the word "adversary"?

• Friend

• Opponent

• Supporter

• Ally

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence "Batman finally defeated his old adversary, the Joker," what does "adversary" refer to?

• Friend

• Enemy

• Mentor

• Neighbor

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "disdain"?

• Admiration

• Compassion

• Contempt

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the meaning of the word "vociferous"?

• Quiet and reserved

• Loud and boisterous

• Calm and peaceful

• Silent and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4