Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of "propinquity"?

• Nearness in place or time

• Distance or separation

• Lack of connection

• Unrelatedness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word "interloper"?

• A person who mediates disputes

• A person who intrudes by meddling or trespassing

• A person who leads a group

• A person who writes novels

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the etymology of the prefix "inter-"?

• Latin, meaning "above"

• Greek, meaning "within"

• Latin, meaning "between"

• French, meaning "around"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is used to describe a struggle within a group or organization?

• Interlude

• Intermission

• Internecine

• Interpose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of "interject"?

• To remove

• To insert abruptly

• To conclude

• To elaborate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word is associated with the concept of "meddling" or "interfering"?

• Juxtapose

• Interpose

• Propinquity

• Dispose

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 "rapprochement" mean?

• A type of dance

• Reconciliation; restoration of cordial relations

• A form of government

• A musical composition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "requiem"?

• A celebration for a new beginning

• A mass or service for the repose of departed souls

• A type of flower arrangement

• A style of painting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "unrequited" mean?

• Fully reciprocated

• Not reciprocal; not given in payment or returned in kind

• Easily understood

• Highly anticipated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is related to "quiet" or "rest"?

• Acquiesce

• Quiescent

• Requiem

• Unrequited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A