Vocabulary Meaning Quiz

What is the meaning of "perils" as used in the sentences?

The firemen knew that his life was in peril every time he entered a burning building.

• danger

• security

• peace

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "placidly" mean in the context of the sentences?

The placid water of the lake sat undisturbed.

• quietly

• gently

• violently

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "let" in the given sentences?

According to the apartment manager, there is only one room available to be let.

• abandoned

• rented

• remaining

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "rubicund of visage" mean in the context provided?

The old man stormed out of the room, angry and rubicund of visage.

• red-faced

• pale-skinned

• cheerful

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

What is the meaning of "doughty" as used in the sentences?

The doughty soldier glanced up, saw the enemy approaching, and lurched forward, prepared for battle.

• boring

• brave

• timid

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "presumptuous" mean in the context of the sentences?

It was very presumptuous of him to assume he’d gotten the job.

• overconfident

• preppy

• shy

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "keenly" as used in the sentences?

She wanted to help the child keenly but somehow held herself back.

• angrily

• intensely

• softly

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word "talisman" as used in the text?

The rabbit’s foot hung from his mirror, a talisman that he believed could bring him luck.

• charm

• jewels

• potion

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "credulity" mean in the context of the passage?

The sick boy’s mother was full of credulity, knowing fiercely that the medicine would work.

• belief

• ignorance

• foolishness

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How is the word "prosaic" used in the passage?

He had nothing new to say, and I was tired of the same old prosaic ideas.

• ordinary

• exciting

• creative

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4