Vocabulary Quiz

Despite his calm appearance, his trembling hands revealed a ___ fear.

• tenuous

• incontrovertible

• omnipotent

• sanguine

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The clever lawyer was able to ___ the tricky legal issues with ease.

• circumvent

• belie

• corroborate

• advocate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Her musical talent was ___, as she had been playing piano since she was a child.

• inherent

• antebellum

• belligerent

• sanguine

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After the shocking news, a ___ broke out in the courtroom, with people shouting and arguing.

• tumult

• panacea

• acumen

• circumnavigation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In ancient mythology, the gods were often described as ___ beings.

• omnipotent

• tenuous

• tumultuous

• inherent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

His business ___ allowed him to make smart investments.

• acumen

• sanguine

• omnipotence

• tenuousness

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The mansion had a distinct ___ charm, reminiscent of the 1800s.

• antebellum

• incontrovertible

• inherent

• sanguine

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The witness provided ___ evidence, leaving no room for doubt.

• incontrovertible

• tenuous

• inherent

• antebellum

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

His calm demeanor seemed to ___ his nervousness about the exam.

• belie

• circumvent

• tumult

• advocate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Even after the setback, she remained ___ about her chances of success.

• sanguine

• omnipotent

• inherent

• incontrovertible

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4