Vocabulary Quiz - Semester 1 SAT

​ (a)   is a verb that means to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply, while​ (b)   is an adjective that means horrified or shocked.

• abhor
• appalled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?

• clear and precise

• uncertain or doubtful in meaning

• horrified

• skilled at; highly knowledgeable of.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Match the following words with their meanings:

• fool or cheat (someone), trick

• bamboozle

• talkative, wordy, fond of talking

• loquacious

• courage in facing difficulties

• proficient

• skilled at; highly knowledgeable of

• fortitude

True or false: besiege means to overwhelm; to surround and attack

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

​ (a)   means covering or including everything and ​ (b)   means a fixed or strong belief; also to be found guilty of a crime.

• comprehensive
• conviction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

match the words to their definition

• something that brings about change

• diligent

• hardworking, industrious, not lazy

• catalyst

• excessive pride or self confidence

• aesthetic

• behavior; manner of conducting oneself

• demeanor

• concerned with or appreciation of beauty

• hubris

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The word 'elude' means to (a)   notice; to get away from.

• avoid

• escape

• evade

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

​ (a)   is a noun that means an idea that is communicated indirectly, ​ (b)   is an adjective that means mournful or gloomy

• implication
• lugubrious

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

​ (a)   is an adjective that means cool and confident or unconcerned, ​ (b)   is a noun that means the state of being forgotten

• nonchalant
• oblivion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word 'rectify' mean?

• To make wrong, incorrect

• To make right, correct

• To ignore

• To complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B