Vocabulary Definitions Quiz

What is the definition of "Censorship"?

• the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts

• the act of creating a new word or phrase

• a system of government by the whole population

• the process of adapting or adjusting to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "Centrifuge"?

• a machine that uses force to separate substances or parts of substances

• a device used to measure temperature

• an instrument for viewing distant objects

• a tool for cutting materials

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of "Dictum"?

• a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea or rule

• a small decorative object or trinket

• a type of musical composition

• a large, imposing building

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of "Fervor"?

• a strong feeling of excitement and enthusiasm

• a lack of interest or concern

• a state of rest or inactivity

• a mild or gentle breeze

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Heresy"?

• a belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief or opinion of a particular religion

• a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated

• a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god

• a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the definition of "Luminescent"?

• emitting light

• absorbing sound

• reflecting heat

• conducting electricity

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of "Multifaceted"?

• having many different parts

• single-layered

• simple and straightforward

• one-dimensional

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of "Obligated"?

• legally or morally bound to do something

• free from any duty or responsibility

• having no legal or moral duty

• unaware of any obligations

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Peculiar"?

• Strange or unusual

• Common or ordinary

• Familiar or typical

• Normal or expected

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Cadence"?

• a regular beat or rhythm

• a type of dance

• a musical instrument

• a form of poetry

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D