Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "reserved" as used in the vocabulary list?

• Lacking energy or vitality

• Formal or self-restrained in manner

• Full of wishful yearning

• Having traits traditionally considered feminine

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "feign" mean?

• To make believe; pretend

• To taste or smell

• To damage or ruin

• To reply in a sharp way

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is defined as "to damage, ruin, deface"?

• Abortive

• Mar

• Deft

• Buoy

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 "abortive" mean?

• Partially or imperfectly developed; vain

• Full of wishful yearning

• Having or showing great warmth

• Lacking energy or vitality

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "acute" mean in the vocabulary list?

• Sharp; intense

• Lacking energy

• Full of wishful yearning

• Having traits traditionally considered feminine

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 "wistfully" mean?

• Full of wishful yearning or longing

• Having traits traditionally considered feminine

• Showing or feeling disapproval

• Lacking energy or vitality

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "infinitesimal" mean?

• Immeasurably small

• Very large

• Moderately sized

• Easily visible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the definition of "vigil"?

• A loud celebration

• A devotional watching or keeping awake

• A type of furniture

• A form of exercise

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "settee"?

• A type of bed

• A seat for two or more persons

• A small table

• A type of lamp

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes someone who is distrustful or mocking of others' motives?

• Optimistic

• Cynical

• Joyful

• Naive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4