Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "myriad" mean?

• verbal punishment

• to be counted in order

• a series of questions

• a large indefinite number

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the term "indignant" mean?

• a fixed or strong belief

• furiously angry

• angered at something unjust or wrong

• to be distant, reserved, or indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a school assembly, William was asked to speak about a historical figure he admired. He spoke with great reverence about the person's contributions to society. What does the term "reverence" mean in this context?

• a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

• a feeling of fear resulting from the awareness of danger

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a feeling of jealous envy, especially of a rival

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "gesticulate" mean?

• Verbal punishment

• Show, express, or direct through movement

• Fraught with danger

• Without or deprived of the use of speech or words

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "chastisement"?

• Positive punishment

• Verbal punishment

• Showing lack of human sensibility

• In a pessimistic manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "diffident" mean?

• Lacking interest or flavor

• Practicing self-denial

• Lacking sophistication or experience

• Lacking self-confidence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Emma was hiking in the mountains when she realized the path ahead was narrow and steep. Her friend warned her that it was a perilous route. What does the term "perilous" mean?

• Lacking self-confidence

• Fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• Fraught with danger

• Regard with great respect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "interminable" mean?

• Tiresomely long, seemingly without end

• Lacking self-confidence

• Fraught with danger

• A feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the term "appall" mean?

• Angered at something unjust or wrong

• A large indefinite number

• Fill with apprehension or alarm

• Verbal punishment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "inarticulate" mean?

• tiresome and long; seemingly endless

• a ritual reciting words believed to have a magical effect

• without or deprived of the use of speech or words

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4