Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

Which word means "to leave quickly and secretly, so as to avoid detection"?

• Ogle

• Abscond

• Quell

• Burnish

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 a synonym for "servile"?

• Fawning

• Robust

• Lucid

• Hapless

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "solicitous" mean?

• Showing interest or concern

• Having many curves and turns

• Round or spherical

• Turbulence and agitation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following words means "sleepy or drowsy"?

• Somnolent

• Sublime

• Nonchalant

• Neophyte

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of "respite"?

• A small amount

• A short period of rest during a difficult task

• To enhance or perfect by rubbing

• To stare at in a gross or dirty manner

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 synonymous with "tantamount"?

• Alike

• Aloof

• Unlucky

• Vigorous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "sublime" mean?

• So wonderful it inspires great awe

• Obedient or attentive like a servant

• A person who is new to a subject or skill

• A small amount

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 "sinuous"?

• Winding

• Detached

• Jinxed

• Evident

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of "salve"?

• Something used to soothe hurt feelings or injuries

• Experience or expertise in something

• Taking place after one's death

• Great skill or expertise

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Taking place after one's death

• posthumous

• somnolent

• respite

• wanton

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A