"Harrison Bergeron" - Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "vigilance"?

• The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

• Anything that slows or blocks progress.

• Full of or shedding light; bright or shining.

• Adjust or mark (a measuring instrument) to determine accurate readings.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which word is a synonym for "impediment"?

• Alert

• Obstacle

• Bright

• Dance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the antonym of "luminous"?

• Dark

• Bright

• Glowing

• Alert

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "calibrate" mean?

• Crouch down in fear or shame.

• Adjust or mark (a measuring instrument) to determine accurate readings.

• Run or jump about playfully.

• Happen at the same time or rate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which word means "crouch down in fear or shame"?

• Gambol

• Cower

• Synchronize

• Clamor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

What is a synonym for "consternation"?

• Satisfaction

• Indifference

• Unease

• Silence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "wince" mean?

• A slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress.

• Run or jump about playfully.

• Happen at the same time or rate.

• A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Which word is an antonym for "gambol"?

• Dance

• Frolic

• Halt

• Flinch

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of "synchronize"?

• Happen at the same time or rate.

• A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

• Crouch down in fear or shame.

• Full of or shedding light; bright or shining.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which word is a synonym for "clamor"?

• Silence

• Uproar

• Satisfaction

• Unease

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C