Vocabulary Quiz (anguish-tirade)

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

• The action of asking or begging for something

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.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "ludicrous" mean?

• Great wealth or luxuriousness

• Feelings of anxiety, typically at something unexpected

• Very foolish or unreasonable

• A long and angry speech

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "opulence"?

• The gradual recovery of health and strength after illness

• Great wealth or luxuriousness

• Full of danger

• Not able or willing to believe something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is defined as "a long and angry speech"?

• Tirade

• Reverie

• Supplication

• Indignation

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 "perfunctory" mean?

• Half-hearted

• Having or consisting of a physical body or form

• Extremely poor

• Sure to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of "corporeal"?

• Full of danger

• Having or consisting of a physical body or form

• A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval

• 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

Which word means "full of danger"?

• Perilous

• Destitute

• Salient

• Insidious

What does "destitute" mean?

• Extremely poor; without something that is needed

• A public vote on a particular issue

• An expression of disapproval

• 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 is a "referendum"?

• A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval

• A public vote on a particular issue

• A long and angry speech

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E