Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "cavort" mean?

• To play, dance, or have fun in a lively and carefree way

• To hide your true feelings

• To dig up a buried body

• To show or reveal a hidden feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "credence"?

• Doubt

• Confidence

• Criticism

• Ineffective

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is a "eulogy"?

• A speech or writing that praises someone who has died

• A hidden feeling or quality

• A lively and carefree activity

• A lack of purpose or organization

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which word describes people who lack purpose and are unlikely to be successful?

• Feckless

• Murky

• Distraught

• Credence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "murky" mean?

• Clear and bright

• Dark, cloudy, or difficult to understand

• Lively and carefree

• Strong and capable

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a synonym for "distraught"?

• Calm

• Relaxed

• Troubled

• Clear

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What does the word "nefarious" mean?

• Evil, wicked, or dishonest

• Pleasant and flavorful

• Ancient and original

• Green with rich plant life

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which of the following is a synonym for "piquant"?

• Bland

• Dull

• Exciting

• Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the antonym of "primordial"?

• Ancient

• Modern

• Original

• Basic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What does "propinquity" refer to?

• Distance

• Remoteness

• Closeness

• Separation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5