Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "Gloaming"?

• Temporary encampment, usually for one night

• Twilight; dusk

• Strong and healthy; full of life

• Sharpness of perception

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "Temporary encampment, usually for one night"?

• Bivouac

• Dirge

• Acuity

• Extort

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What part of speech is "Robust"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which word is defined as "Sharpness of perception"?

• Anomalous

• Acuity

• Insipid

• Fervid

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Anomalous" mean?

• Out of place, abnormal

• Funeral hymn, lament

• Lacking vigor or interest

• Conforming to established standards

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is a noun meaning "Funeral hymn, lament"?

• Gloaming

• Dirge

• Precarious

• Vital

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Fervid"?

• Lacking vigor or interest

• Ardent, burning, passionate

• Not secure; beset with difficulties

• Characterized by lack of generosity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "Lacking vigor or interest"?

• Insipid

• Orthodox

• Miserly

• Superfluous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Orthodox" mean?

• Not secure; beset with difficulties

• Conforming to established standards, conventional

• Obtain by coercion or intimidation

• Absolutely necessary or important

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is defined as "Characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity"?

• Precarious

• Extort

• Miserly

• Sufficed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4