Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "admonish" mean?

• To praise someone highly

• To warn or reprimand someone firmly

• To ignore someone completely

• To encourage someone gently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "breach"?

• A type of clothing

• A violation; a gap or break

• A friendly agreement

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Who is a "brigand"?

• A farmer

• A teacher

• A robber or bandit

• A musician

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "circumspect" mean?

• Reckless and daring

• Careful, cautious

• Loud and noisy

• Quick and agile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does it mean to "commandeer" something?

• To give it away freely

• To take control of by force

• To sell it at a discount

• To ignore it completely

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "cumbersome" mean?

• Easy to handle

• Clumsy; hard to handle

• Light and portable

• Small and compact

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a "deadlock"?

• A lively discussion

• A complete standstill; to bring to a complete standstill

• A fast-paced race

• A type of lock

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "debris" refer to?

• A type of plant

• The remains of something that has been destroyed

• A new construction

• A type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a "dilemma"?

• A simple solution

• A difficult or perplexing situation or problem

• A type of game

• A clear choice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C