The Crucible Vocabulary Practice

What is the definition of "predilection"?

• A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

• A preference or special liking for something.

• Humble submission and respect.

• Devoutly religious.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does "deference" mean?

• A preference or special liking for something.

• Humble submission and respect.

• Devoutly religious.

• A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Which word means to be extremely religious?

• Predilection

• Conjure

• Pious

• Abomination

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

What is the definition of "conjure"?

• Call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual.

• A preference or special liking for something.

• Devoutly religious.

• Humble submission and respect.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "deposition" refer to?

• The offense of telling an untruth.

• When a witness gives sworn testimony.

• Impossible to understand.

• Having a keen interest.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word means "impossible to understand"?

• Inept

• Avid

• Unintelligible

• Prodigious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word means "to make better"?

• Abomination

• Ameliorate

• Daft

• Avid

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which word is used to describe someone who is clumsy?

• Avid

• Daft

• Inept

• Prodigious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which word is an adjective describing something remarkably great?

• Inept

• Avid

• Prodigious

• Slovenly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word describes something that is messy and dirty?

• Daft

• Slovenly

• Unintelligible

• Prodigious