Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 9

What is the definition of the term "alleviate"?

• To make something more severe

• To make something less severe

• To completely remove something

• To ignore 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 of the following is a synonym for "enumerate"?

• List

• Hide

• Confuse

• Forget

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

In which context would the word "apex" be most appropriately used?

• The apex of the mountain was covered in snow.

• The apex of the book was missing.

• The apex of the ocean was calm.

• The apex of the room was painted blue.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is an antonym for "grandiose"?

• Modest

• Elaborate

• Impressive

• Luxurious

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which of the following sentences uses the word "caustic" correctly?

• The caustic comments made everyone laugh.

• The caustic liquid burned through the metal.

• The caustic weather was perfect for a picnic.

• The caustic music was soothing to the ears.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word that best fits the definition: "excessive or more than necessary."

• Inordinate

• Dormant

• Credible

• Recalcitrant

Which of the following is a synonym for "credible"?

• Unbelievable

• Reliable

• Dubious

• Uncertain

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does it mean to "insinuate" something?

• To state directly

• To imply or suggest indirectly

• To deny completely

• To forget intentionally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "dormant"?

• Active

• Asleep

• Hidden

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

In which context would the word "recalcitrant" be most appropriately used?

• The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.

• The recalcitrant weather was sunny and warm.

• The recalcitrant book was easy to read.

• The recalcitrant food was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4