Vocabulary Quiz

Which word means to give consent or agree to something?

• Extirpate

• Accede

• Brandish

• Destitute

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What term describes a person who is lacking the basic necessities of life?

• Explicit

• Destitute

• Deft

• Ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word refers to the act of waving something in a threatening manner?

• Brandish

• Supple

• Ominous

• Premeditated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word "deft" mean?

• Clumsy

• Sinister

• Skillful

• Stiff

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means to include or contain something?

• Comprise

• Musty

• Venal

• Officious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means having a clear and detailed expression?

• Rampant

• Explicit

• Solace

• Stately

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "extirpate"?

• To nurture

• To eradicate

• To comfort

• To suppress

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes something not happening at a suitable time?

• Inopportune

• Supple

• Ominous

• Venal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What word is used to describe a situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs?

• Ironic

• Musty

• Stately

• Premeditated

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which word means having a stale or moldy smell?

• Brandish

• Explicit

• Musty

• Deft

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4