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Vocabulary Quiz (anguish-tirade)

Authored by Nicki Underwood

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Vocabulary Quiz (anguish-tirade)
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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.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

2.

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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