Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "eccentric" mean?

• Conventional

• Strange or unusual

• Simple

• Unimportant

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes something that is average and not very good?

• Exceptional

• Mediocre

• Outstanding

• Excellent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

How would you describe something that happens constantly and without interruption?

• Occasionally

• Rarely

• Perpetually

• Temporarily

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as "hysterical," how are they likely to be feeling?

• Calm

• Sad

• Extremely emotional

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "cease" mean?

• Continue

• Begin

• Stop

• Increase

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word refers to an event that has occurred?

• Planned

• Transpired

• Imagined

• Predicted

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If someone acts "nonchalantly," how are they behaving?

• Nervously

• Casually

• Excitedly

• Anxiously

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "malevolent" mean?

• Kind

• Evil

• Generous

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes something extremely bad or unpleasant?

• Atrocious

• Delightful

• Average

• Fantastic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

If something is described as "copious," how would you describe it?

• Scarce

• Abundant

• Limited

• Rare

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A