Vocabulary Meaning Quiz

What does the word "absurd" mean in the context of the sentences provided?

• Responsible

• Challenging

• Ridiculous

• Logical

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "alienate" mean in the context of the sentences provided?

• To push away

• To frighten

• To comfort

• To welcome

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "compile" mean in the context of the sentences provided?

• To read carefully

• To divide

• To put together

• To destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "Beware of sitting on a hot car seat in shorts—your thighs may adhere to the vinyl," what does "adhere" imply?

• Stick

• Slide

• Melt

• Cool

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "Some people live an affluent lifestyle by overcharging on their credit cards," what does "affluent" imply?

• Poor

• Wealthy

• Simple

• Frugal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "Before writing her essay, Sharon compiled a list of the points she wanted to make," what does "compiled" imply?

• Destroyed

• Organized

• Ignored

• Scattered

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "wealthy"?

• Affluent

• Dogmatic

• Contempt

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word means "ridiculous; opposed to common sense"?

• Absurd

• Doctrine

• Defect

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word describes someone who is wealthy?

• affluent

• defect

• contempt

• doctrine

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.6

Which word means "to evaluate or estimate"?

• assess

• alienate

• compile

• contempt

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4