Vocabulary Quiz - List #6 (BB Ch.7-11)

What is the meaning of the word "talisman"?

• A type of bird

• A lucky charm

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word describes something that is not in a straight or level position?

• Accustomed

• Askew

• Scant

• Tactfully

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "accustomed" mean?

• Unusual

• Customary or usual

• Surprising

• Dangerous

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If someone is "stupefied," they are:

• Very happy

• Astonished and shocked

• Extremely tired

• Slightly annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean to "dispute" something?

• To agree with it

• To argue about it

• To ignore it

• To celebrate it

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word means "bad luck"?

• Talisman

• Mischance

• Sentry

• Reproach

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "scant" mean?

• Very little; not enough

• Abundant

• Perfectly balanced

• Overwhelming

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

To "reproach" someone means to:

• Praise them

• Ignore them

• Express disapproval or disappointment

• Encourage them

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a "sentry"?

• A type of bird

• A soldier stationed to guard or control access to a place

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How would you describe someone who acts "tactfully"?

• Careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone

• Very loud and outspoken

• Extremely shy and reserved

• Always telling jokes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4