Practice Vocabulary Quiz #1

Match the following words with their definitions:

• a person regarded as having access to the spirit world

• shaman

• surrounded by difficulties

• vision

• the ability to see or plan for the future

• beleaguered

• having a wrinkled appearance due to age

• wizened

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match the following words with their definitions:

• in a sulky or bad-tempered manner

• petulantly

• evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

• poignant

• cheerful and friendly

•  jovial

• seriously or solemnly

• gravely

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the following words with their definitions

• to scold or criticize someone

• boisterous

• noisy, energetic

• resilient

• done without care or interest

• perfunctory

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• reprimand

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: When the doctor came out to update Sean on his son’s condition, she looked so pale and serious.

• Boisterous

• Vision

• Grave

• Ritual

Answer explanation

The word 'grave' best fits the scenario as it describes a serious and somber demeanor, which aligns with the doctor's pale and serious appearance when updating Sean about his son's condition.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: Every New Year’s Day, I meet my best friends for breakfast, and we make our goals for the year.

• Wizened

• Ritual

• Poignant

• Diverse

Answer explanation

The scenario describes a recurring event where friends gather to set goals, which is best described as a 'ritual.' This term captures the tradition and regularity of the activity, unlike the other options.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: Mrs. Carter raised her voice at the students who were disrupting class, reminding them of the rules and expectations.

• Wizened

• Reprimand

• Poignant

• Diverse

Answer explanation

The word 'reprimand' best fits the scenario as it means to scold or correct someone for their behavior, which aligns with Mrs. Carter raising her voice to remind students of the rules.

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: The kindergarten classroom was full of laughter and shouting as the children played together.

• Boisterous

• Vision

• Gravely

• Ritual

Answer explanation

The word 'boisterous' best fits the scenario as it describes a noisy, energetic atmosphere, which aligns with the laughter and shouting of children playing together in the kindergarten classroom.

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: Henry completed his chores in a quick, careless way, just wanting to get them over with as soon as possible.

• Defiantly

• Perfunctory

• Aerial

• Petulantly

Answer explanation

The word 'perfunctory' describes doing something with minimal effort or care, which fits Henry's quick and careless approach to his chores. The other options do not convey this sense of indifference.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: When she didn’t get her way, Emma folded her arms and pouted, refusing to cooperate.

• Petulantly

• Resilient

• Grave

• Jovial

Answer explanation

The word 'petulantly' describes a childlike sulkiness or bad temper, which fits Emma's behavior of pouting and refusing to cooperate when she didn't get her way. The other options do not convey this sense of irritation.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario: Alex knew the rule was there for a reason, but he still refused to follow it, arguing with his teacher.

• Poignant

• Defiantly

• Jovial

• Wizened

Answer explanation

The word 'defiantly' best fits the scenario as it describes Alex's refusal to follow the rule and his argumentative behavior towards his teacher, indicating a bold or rebellious attitude.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6