Crucible Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Alexis Castillo
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "fanatic"?
A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.
A preference or special liking for something.
A seemingly strange or self-contradictory statement.
To conceal one's true feelings.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "predilection" mean?
An unhealthy pale appearance.
A preference or special liking for something.
To settle a disagreement.
Showing disrespect and disapproval.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is defined as "a seemingly strange or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true"?
Paradox
Abomination
Calumny
Pretense
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "dissemble" mean?
To make something better.
To conceal one's true feelings.
To settle a disagreement.
To cause an argument.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "pretense"?
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Something regarded with extreme hatred.
The making of false statements.
Humble submission and respect.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "abomination" refer to?
A civil officer or lay judge.
Something regarded with extreme hatred or disgust.
An unhealthy pale appearance.
Unable to think clearly.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "calumny"?
The making of false and defamatory statements about someone.
To settle a disagreement.
With great interest or enthusiasm.
Remarkably great in extent.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.L.11-12.6
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