Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "apathy"?

• Passionate

• Lack of emotion or interest

• Unclear

• Honest

Answer explanation

The word "apathy" refers to a lack of emotion or interest, indicating indifference or disinterest in activities or events. This makes "Lack of emotion or interest" the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "having more than one meaning"?

• Ambiguous

• Fervent

• Objective

• Stagnant

Answer explanation

The word 'ambiguous' means having more than one meaning, making it the correct choice. 'Fervent' refers to intense passion, 'objective' means unbiased, and 'stagnant' describes something that is not moving or changing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What does "vagrant" refer to?

• A creative person

• A wandering homeless person

• A person who shows off

• A quarrelsome person

Answer explanation

The term "vagrant" specifically refers to a wandering homeless person, often someone who travels without a permanent home. This distinguishes it from the other options, which do not accurately capture the meaning of the word.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word is defined as "to weaken; to wear the foundation of"?

• Innovate

• Embellish

• Undermine

• Revere

Answer explanation

The word "undermine" means to weaken or damage something gradually, often by eroding its foundation. This aligns perfectly with the definition provided in the question, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What does "objective" mean?

• Without bias

• To worship

• To exaggerate

• Not moving

Answer explanation

The term "objective" means to be without bias, indicating a neutral perspective. This distinguishes it from other meanings like worship, exaggeration, or being stationary, making "without bias" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "to add details; to exaggerate"?

• Discriminate

• Embellish

• Denounce

• Candid

Answer explanation

The word "embellish" means to add details or exaggerate something, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "candid"?

• Honest; frank

• Unbiased; neutral

• Showing off

• Quarrelsome

Answer explanation

The term "candid" means being honest and frank in expression. It refers to a straightforwardness that is free from bias or deceit, making "Honest; frank" the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "to distinguish one thing from another"?

• Innovate

• Discern

• Stagnant

• Contentious

Answer explanation

The word 'discern' means to perceive or recognize something clearly, which aligns with the definition of distinguishing one thing from another. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which word means "to express disapproval of"?

• Revere

• Denounce

• Innovate

• Discern

Answer explanation

The word 'denounce' means to express disapproval of something, making it the correct choice. In contrast, 'revere' means to regard with deep respect, 'innovate' means to introduce new ideas, and 'discern' means to perceive or recognize.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What is the meaning of "fervent"?

• Passionate; intense

• Unclear

• Neutral

• Indifferent

Answer explanation

The word "fervent" means having or displaying a passionate intensity. Therefore, the correct choice is "Passionate; intense," as it accurately captures the essence of the term.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4