TEST: #13-24_Hopkins' Vocabulary Builders

What does the word "daub" mean?

• To smear, cover, or spread in an unskillful manner

• To clarify or explain something

• To be everywhere

• To speak in a know-it-all manner

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "not actively taking part"?

• Facetious

• Passive

• Ubiquitous

• Pontificate

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of "ubiquitous"?

• Supposed to be funny or humorous

• To clarify or explain something

• Seeming to be everywhere

• Speaking in a know-it-all manner

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "facetious" mean?

• To smear, cover, or spread in an unskillful manner

• Supposed to be funny or humorous, but often silly or inappropriate

• Not actively taking part

• To clarify or explain something

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of "pontificate"?

• To clarify or explain something

• To be everywhere

• Speaking in a know-it-all, often unqualified manner

• To smear, cover, or spread in an unskillful manner

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "elucidate" mean?

• To clarify or explain something

• To be everywhere

• Supposed to be funny or humorous

• Not actively taking part

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "concoct" mean?

• To create something by mixing or combining

• To destroy something

• To analyze something deeply

• To ignore something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "alacrity"?

• Slowness

• Speed, quickness, eagerness

• Laziness

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "lacking in quality or quantity"?

• Abundant

• Meager

• Plentiful

• Sufficient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "benevolent" mean?

• Selfish

• Generous, giving of time, money, or kindness

• Hostile

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4