Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'abate'?

• To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen

• To increase

• To destroy

• To recognize

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'acknowledge' mean?

• To recognize; to express recognition

• To ignore

• To overlook

• To act as a representative

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the definition of 'agent'?

• Acting for; empowered to represent

• A spy

• To act as a representative for

• A cause of change or action

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does 'authority' refer to?

• Power

• A person invested with power

• Justification

• Confidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of 'devastate'?

• To destroy

• To stun

• To rebuild

• To support

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'epidemic' mean?

• Spreading rapidly over a population

• An outbreak that spreads rapidly

• Limited

• A cause of change

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'estimate'?

• To calculate the approximate value

• To form an opinion

• An approximate value

• A judgment or opinion

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 'evict' mean?

• To put out

• To force out

• To admit

• To include

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'impartial'?

• Not biased

• Fair

• Unprejudiced

• Prejudiced

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'industrious' mean?

• Diligent at work or study

• Lazy

• Lackadaisical

• Hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6