Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "dire" mean?

• Cheerful and happy

• Dreadful, causing fear or suffering

• Calm and peaceful

• Exciting and thrilling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "special or particular, clearly presented or stated"?

• Awry

• Specific

• Prodigy

• Defile

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "awry"?

• In a straight line

• In a turned or twisted position or direction

• Perfectly aligned

• Neatly arranged

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

A "prodigy" is best described as:

• An ordinary person

• A child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent

• A person who dislikes learning

• An elderly person with wisdom

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "defile" mean when used as a verb?

• To clean and purify

• To make unclean or dirty, destroy the purity of

• To build and construct

• To decorate and beautify

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a "bludgeon"?

• A sharp knife

• A short club used as a weapon

• A long sword

• A small dagger

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

To "endow" means to:

• Take away resources

• Furnish, equip, provide with funds

• Destroy completely

• Hide and conceal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

A "recluse" is:

• A person who loves social gatherings

• A person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

• A person who travels frequently

• A person who works in a team

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "disarming" mean?

• Aggressive and hostile

• Charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion

• Unpleasant and rude

• Boring and dull

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "mien" refers to:

• A type of food

• Air, manner, appearance, expression

• A musical instrument

• A piece of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E