Vocabulary Quiz

What does "loamy" mean?

• A type of rock

• A rich soil consisting of a mixture of clay and sand

• A type of plant

• A type of water

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "twinge"?

• A type of bird

• A sudden sharp pain

• A type of dance

• A type of tree

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "spigot" used for?

• A musical instrument

• A plug for a hole in a cask or barrel, or a faucet

• A type of clothing

• A type of vehicle

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "menace" refer to?

• A friendly gesture

• A type of food

• A threat or danger

• A type of game

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an "antiseptic"?

• A type of flower

• A substance that prevents the growth of microorganisms

• A type of animal

• A type of weather

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "valise"?

• A large house

• A small suitcase

• A type of fruit

• A type of boat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "marveled" mean?

• Expressed great wonder or astonishment

• Felt very sad

• Became very angry

• Laughed loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "deceiving" mean?

• Being very honest

• Misleading or dishonest

• Being very kind

• Being very brave

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "makeshift"?

• A permanent solution

• A temporary substitute

• A type of building

• A type of tool

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4