Vocabulary Mastery Quiz #1 (Puente)

What is the definition of the word "trepidation"?

• A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

• A state of happiness and contentment

• A loud, continuous noise

• A formal order or command

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "bombinate"?

• The bees began to bombinate as they swarmed around the hive.

• She felt bombinate when she received the good news.

• The bombinate decree was issued by the king.

• His bombinate attitude made him unpopular.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the meaning of the word "malcontent."

• A person who is satisfied with their situation

• A person who is always happy and cheerful

• A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious

• A person who is quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use the word "plaintive" in a sentence.

• The plaintiff was very happy with the court's decision.

• Her plaintive cry echoed through the empty halls.

• He was plaintive about his recent promotion.

• The plaintive weather made everyone feel cheerful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of the word "decree"?

• A feeling of intense joy

• A formal and authoritative order

• A loud, continuous noise

• A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "dishearten" correctly?

• The news of the victory disheartened the team.

• She was disheartened by the lack of support from her friends.

• His disheartened attitude made him more popular.

• The disheartened decree was issued by the king.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the usage of "trepidation" in the following sentence: "With trepidation, she opened the letter."

• The word indicates excitement about the letter.

• The word suggests fear or anxiety about the contents of the letter.

• The word implies indifference towards the letter.

• The word shows anger about receiving the letter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Differentiate between "bombinate" and "malcontent" based on their meanings.

• Both refer to a state of happiness.

• Bombinate refers to a sound, while malcontent refers to a person's dissatisfaction.

• Both refer to dissatisfaction.

• Bombinate refers to a person's dissatisfaction, while malcontent refers to a sound.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "plaintive"?

• Expressing sorrow or melancholy

• Full of energy and excitement

• Loud and cheerful

• Indifferent and unemotional

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Create a context for the word "decree" in a sentence.

• The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay higher taxes.

• She felt decree when she saw the beautiful sunset.

• The decree of the music was soothing to her ears.

• His decree attitude made him popular among peers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4