Vocabulary Quiz 2 of 4 10 ELA

What is the meaning of "vigil"?

• A period of staying awake, especially at night, to watch over or guard something

• A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

• To warn or reprimand firmly

• Having or showing profound knowledge

What does "juxtaposition" refer to?

• The quality of being open to more than one interpretation

• The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

• A trite, dull, or overused statement

• An unlikely chance occurrence

What does "augment" mean?

• To make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

• To accept something reluctantly but without protest

• To warn or reprimand firmly

• To be contented to a fault with oneself

What is the definition of "ostentatious"?

• Intended to attract notice and impress others; showy

• Generally incompetent and ineffectual

• Giving off bubbles; fizzy, enthusiastic

• Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

What does "inept" mean?

• Generally incompetent and ineffectual

• A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

• A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose

• Stretched or pulled tight; not slack

What is "cacophony"?

• A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

• A period of staying awake, especially at night

• A statement of self-evident truth

• An object thought to have magic powers

What does "effervescent" mean?

• Giving off bubbles; fizzy, enthusiastic

• Having or showing profound knowledge

• To warn or reprimand firmly

• Contented to a fault with oneself

What is the meaning of "admonish"?

• To warn or reprimand firmly

• To accept something reluctantly but without protest

• To make (something) greater by adding to it

• To be open to more than one interpretation

What does "erudite" mean?

• Having or showing profound knowledge

• Not serious in content, attitude, or behavior

• A trite, dull, or overused statement

• An unlikely chance occurrence

What is the definition of "solemn"?

• Formal and dignified

• Stretched or pulled tight; not slack

• A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose

• An object thought to have magic powers