Vocabulary Quiz

What does the adjective "affable" mean?

• Hostile and unfriendly

• Friendly and easy to talk to

• Indifferent and aloof

• Sad and gloomy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best describes an "amenity"?

• A necessary item

• A burden or inconvenience

• Something that adds comfort or convenience

• A strict rule or regulation

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "deplorable"?

• Worthy of praise

• Extremely bad or unacceptable

• Slightly annoying

• Very common

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "disarming" mean?

• Increasing suspicion

• Removing suspicion or hostility

• Causing fear

• Being aggressive

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does the verb "elude" mean?

• To confront directly

• To evade or escape

• To accept willingly

• To understand easily

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of "imperative"?

• Optional and unnecessary

• Of vital importance

• Easily ignored

• Unrelated to the matter

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a "quarry" in the context of a hunt?

• A tool used for hunting

• A person or thing that is the object of a hunt

• A location where hunting occurs

• A type of hunting dog

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What does "scruple" refer to?

• A feeling of certainty

• A feeling of doubt or hesitation

• A strong desire

• A sense of joy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is "stamina"?

• A lack of energy

• Endurance and strength

• A short burst of effort

• A temporary weakness

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "tangible" mean?

• Imaginary and abstract

• Perceptible by touch

• Invisible and hidden

• Unclear and vague

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4