Vocabulary Quiz (anguish-tirade)
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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