Vocab Quiz - Week of 12/2

What is the definition of the word "agile"?

• Slow and clumsy

• Able to move quickly and easily

• Heavy and awkward

• Rigid and inflexible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "dwindle" correctly?

• The balloon began to dwindle as it was filled with air.

• The crowd began to dwindle as the concert ended.

• The plant began to dwindle as it received more sunlight.

• The noise began to dwindle as the music volume increased.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify a synonym for the word "eccentric."

• Conventional

• Ordinary

• Unusual

• Common

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is an antonym for the word "sophisticated"?

• Simple

• Elegant

• Refined

• Cultured

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Analyze the meaning of "meticulous" in the following sentence: "The artist was meticulous in her attention to detail, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect."

• Careless

• Hasty

• Thorough

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Create a sentence using the word "lull."

• The lull of the storm was deafening.

• The lullaby was loud and jarring.

• There was a lull in the conversation as everyone paused to think.

• The lull in the music made everyone dance faster.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "impose" mean in the context of the following sentence: "The government decided to impose new regulations on the industry"?

• Suggest

• Enforce

• Ignore

• Remove

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following is a synonym for "versatile"?

• Limited

• Rigid

• Adaptable

• Inflexible

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Use the word "agile" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The agile elephant moved slowly through the forest.

• The agile gymnast performed flips and twists with ease.

• The agile rock was too heavy to lift.

• The agile turtle won the race by being the slowest.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the meaning of "dwindle" in the context of the following sentence: "As the night wore on, the number of guests began to dwindle"?

• Increase

• Multiply

• Decrease

• Expand

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C