Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "aloof" mean?

• Friendly and outgoing

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Energetic and lively

• Warm and welcoming

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "gallantly" mean?

• Cowardly; timid

• Brave; heroic

• Lazy; inactive

• Sad; gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of a "grudge"?

• A feeling of happiness and joy

• A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury

• A temporary feeling of sadness

• A strong desire to achieve something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "incredulous" mean?

• Willing to believe anything

• Unwilling or unable to believe something

• Easily convinced

• Always trusting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "nonchalantly" mean?

• Feeling anxious and worried

• Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed

• Displaying nervousness

• Being overly excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "ornery" mean?

• Happy and cheerful

• Bad-tempered and combative

• Calm and relaxed

• Friendly and sociable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "quivering" mean?

• To jump up and down

• To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

• To run quickly

• To stand still

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "unfathomable" mean?

• Easy to understand

• Incapable of being fully explored or understood

• Clearly visible

• Easily explained

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "vaguely" mean?

• Clearly and precisely

• In a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear; roughly

• In a detailed and exact manner

• With complete certainty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "wince" mean?

• To laugh loudly

• To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress

• To jump with joy

• To run quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4