Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Seniors

What is the definition of the word "abate"?

• To increase in intensity

• To reduce in amount or degree

• To create or establish

• To argue or dispute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following words means "to confirm or give support to"?

• Corroborate

• Contradict

• Confound

• Concede

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Select the correct definition of the word "ephemeral".

• Lasting for a very short time

• Extremely large or great

• Related to the past

• Capable of being touched

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the meaning of the word "lucid".

• Confusing or unclear

• Bright or luminous

• Easy to understand

• Full of energy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "mitigate" mean?

• To make less severe or painful

• To increase or intensify

• To argue or debate

• To create or invent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct definition of "obstinate".

• Easily persuaded

• Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion

• Open to new ideas

• Quick to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "pragmatic"?

• Theoretical or abstract

• Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

• Based on emotions

• Unpredictable or erratic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the term "quintessential".

• The most typical example

• Unimportant or trivial

• Unusual or rare

• Incomplete or partial

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "recalcitrant" mean?

• Obedient and compliant

• Having a stubbornly uncooperative attitude

• Easily influenced

• Open to suggestions

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the meaning of the word "ubiquitous".

• Rare or uncommon

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

• Hidden or concealed

• Limited to a specific area

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F