Vocabulary Quiz #1

What is the definition of "anguish"?

• Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

• A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval

• A public vote on a particular issue

• A long and angry speech

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means "severe or strict in behavior, manner, appearance or attitude"?

• Opulence

• Austere

• Perilous

• Reticent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "ludicrous" mean?

• Very foolish

• Great wealth or luxuriousness

• A gradual recovery of health

• Full of danger

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "opulence"?

• Feelings of anxiety

• Great wealth or luxuriousness

• Extremely poor

• A belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief

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 "convalescence" refer to?

• A feeling of strong dislike

• The gradual recovery of health and strength after illness

• An expression of disapproval

• A public vote on a particular issue

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word means "half-hearted"?

• Perfunctory

• Corporeal

• Reticent

• Insidious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of "corporeal"?

• Having or consisting of a physical body or form

• A feeling of strong dislike

• A long and angry speech

• Happening very soon

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 "perilous" mean?

• Full of danger

• Extremely poor

• Not able or willing to believe something

• Causing harm in a gradual way

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "destitute"?

• Extremely poor; without something that is needed

• A feeling of strong dislike

• A belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief

• A long and angry speech

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 "referendum" mean?

• A public vote on a particular issue

• An expression of disapproval

• A feeling of strong dislike

• A long and angry speech

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E