Vocabulary Context and Meaning Quiz

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The leader's __________ was evident when he manipulated others for his own gain, showing a lack of moral principles."

• Providence

• Lechery

• Defamation

• Subservient

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a synonym for the word "Quail"?

• Confront

• Shrink

• Advance

• Strengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is an antonym of "Begrudge"?

• Resent

• Envy

• Approve

• Disapprove

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The __________ within the organization led to its eventual downfall, as members could not agree on a common goal."

• Abomination

• Faction

• Providence

• Lechery

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which word means "to cause someone to feel uneasy or embarrassed"?

• Discomfit

• Falter

• Quail

• Begrudge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for "Abomination"?

• Delight

• Blessing

• Horror

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best fits the following sentence? "Despite the overwhelming odds, the hero did not __________ in the face of danger."

• Quail

• Begrudge

• Discomfit

• Subservient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an antonym for "Defamation"?

• Flattery

• Criticism

• Slander

• Insult

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "to hesitate or waver in action or intent"?

• Falter

• Subservient

• Providence

• Faction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The unexpected inheritance was seen as a sign of __________."

• Lechery

• Providence

• Abomination

• Discomfit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C