Rebecca Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "insidious" mean?

• Open and honest

• Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

• Easily noticeable

• Harmless and visible

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of "panacea"?

• A specific disease

• A hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases

• A type of plant

• A kind of food

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "lacking zest or vivacity"?

• Furtive

• Listless

• Ostentatious

• Sardonic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "diffidence" refer to?

• Lack of self-assurance

• Excessive confidence

• Extreme happiness

• Overwhelming sadness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "rebuff"?

• Accept warmly

• Reject outright and bluntly

• Consider carefully

• Ignore silently

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "subterfuge" mean?

• A severe illness

• Something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity

• A type of fabric

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word describes someone who is marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield?

• Austere

• Gossamer

• Obstinate

• Convalescent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "precipitous"?

• Extremely steep

• Light and delicate

• Habitual

• Foul and run-down

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "severely simple"?

• Homely

• Austere

• Impertinent

• Sordid

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "gossamer" refer to?

• Coarse beach gravel

• A person recovering from illness

• Characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

• Improperly forward or bold

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4