The Westing Game Vocabulary Test #2

What does the word "forfeit" mean?

• To gain something valuable

• To lose the right to something due to an error

• To win a prize

• To receive a reward

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4D

What is the meaning of "inscrutable"?

• Easy to understand

• Difficult or impossible to understand

• Clearly visible

• Easily explained

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4B

What does "infirmity" refer to?

• A state of strong health

• The state of being weak in health or body

• A period of great strength

• A time of celebration

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4B

What does "pretentious" mean?

• Humble and modest

• Creating an appearance of importance or distinction

• Simple and unassuming

• Honest and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.6.4D

What does it mean to "incriminate" someone?

• To prove someone is innocent

• To suggest that someone is guilty

• To praise someone

• To ignore someone's actions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4B

What does "pompous" mean?

• Humble and down-to-earth

• Puffed up with vanity

• Quiet and reserved

• Simple and plain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

What is the meaning of "relentless"?

• Easily discouraged

• Not willing or able to stop or yield

• Quick to give up

• Easily swayed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "wreak" mean?

• To prevent something from happening

• To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

• To fix a problem

• To stop an event

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4C

What does it mean to "transcribe" something?

• To erase something

• To write out, as from speech or notes

• To speak loudly

• To ignore a message

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4B

What is a "coincidence"?

• A planned event

• An accidental event that seems to have been arranged

• A deliberate action

• A predictable outcome

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A