Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "calamity" mean?

• A state of happiness

• A great misfortune or disaster

• A small inconvenience

• A type of celebration

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way"?

• Curt

• Chortle

• Falter

• Recede

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the meaning of "dubious"?

• Certain and clear

• Doubtful or uncertain

• Extremely happy

• Very angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word describes someone who is "not active"?

• Dormant

• Keen

• Sociable

• Relentless

What does "falter" mean?

• To move forward confidently

• To hesitate or waver

• To sing loudly

• To run quickly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "to shrink back in fear"?

• Cower

• Waft

• Unfurl

• Lament

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of "idle"?

• Busy and active

• Lazy and inactive

• Extremely fast

• Very loud

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "to express sorrow or regret"?

• Keen

• Lament

• Sullen

• Ornate

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ornate" mean?

• Plain and simple

• Elaborately decorated

• Very small

• Extremely large

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word means "to go back or move away"?

• Recede

• Perpetual

• Sociable

• Relentless