Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 11

What is the meaning of the word "Ameliorate"?

• To make something worse

• To make something better

• To ignore something

• To destroy something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which word describes the act of making a judgment in a dispute outside of a legal court?

• Conjure

• Arbitrate

• Malign

• Restitution

What does "Blasphemy" refer to?

• Showing respect for sacred things

• Speaking or acting disrespectfully towards God or sacred things

• A preference for something

• Returning something lost

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which term is used to describe someone who is insensitive or cruel?

• Pious

• Callous

• Deference

• Predilection

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What does the word "Conjure" mean?

• To make something appear by magic

• To cause harm

• To show respect

• To return something lost

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the definition of "Deference"?

• Intending to cause harm

• Humble submission and respect

• A preference for something

• Deeply religious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word means "causing or intending to cause harm or evil"?

• Malign

• Ameliorate

• Arbitrate

• Restitution

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What does "Pious" mean?

• Deeply religious

• Insensitive

• Disrespectful

• Magical

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the meaning of "Predilection"?

• A preference or special liking for something

• The act of returning something lost

• Making a judgment in a dispute

• Showing no sympathy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "Restitution" refer to?

• The act of causing harm

• The act of returning something that was lost, stolen, or destroyed

• Making something appear by magic

• Showing respect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4