Unit 1.1 Knowledge Check

What does the word "boisterous" mean?

• Quiet and reserved

• Marked by exuberance and high spirits

• Sad and gloomy

• Calm and peaceful

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "reluctant"?

• Eager to participate

• Hesitant to commit or agree

• Confident and bold

• Quick to decide

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes someone who is "full of or showing high-spirited merriment"?

• Jovial

• Sober

• Petulant

• Perfunctory

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "paraphernalia" refer to?

• A type of clothing

• Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "perfunctory" mean?

• Thorough and detailed

• Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

• Careful and meticulous

• Slow and deliberate

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of "petulant"?

• Calm and patient

• Easily irritated or annoyed

• Happy and content

• Friendly and sociable

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "profuse" mean?

• Scarce and limited

• Produced or growing in extreme abundance

• Small and insignificant

• Rare and unique

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is a "reprimand"?

• A compliment

• An act or expression of criticism and censure

• A reward

• A friendly greeting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "interminable" mean?

• Short and brief

• Tiresomely long; seemingly without end

• Quick and fleeting

• Temporary and passing

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "sober" mean in terms of manner or character?

• Silly and playful

• Dignified and serious

• Carefree and relaxed

• Loud and boisterous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4