Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "countenance"?

• The face, especially when expressing mood

• To penetrate or pervade

• Not ceasing; continual

• Adhering fixedly to a particular opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is defined as "to penetrate or pervade"?

• Permeate

• Countenance

• Obstinate

• Convivial

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "impetuous"?

• Sociable; jovial or festive

• Rash; impulsive

• Not ceasing; continual

• The face, especially when expressing mood

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "obstinate" mean?

• Adhering fixedly to a particular opinion

• To penetrate or pervade

• Without energy or spirit; sluggish

• Rash; impulsive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is used to describe someone who is "adhering fixedly to a particular opinion"?

• Convivial

• Obstinate

• Incessant

• Languid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4D

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What part of speech is "impetuous"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What part of speech is "obstinate"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?

• Happening by chance, especially by a lucky chance

• Having the same measure

• To infer from incomplete evidence

• Of ominous significance

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is used to describe something that happens by a lucky chance?

• Portentous

• Tumult

• Fortuitous

• Commensurate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word would you use to describe a significant event with ominous implications?

• Surmise

• Portentous

• Tumult

• Commensurate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4