Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "allay" mean?

• To increase fear

• To reduce or calm someone’s fear, worry, or discomfort

• To intensify discomfort

• To worsen a situation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "bestial"?

• Humane

• Civilized

• Savage

• Kind

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 "coterie" refer to?

• A large crowd

• A small group of people who do things together

• A solitary individual

• A public gathering

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "behavior that is rude or shows a lack of respect"?

• Modesty

• Effrontery

• Shyness

• Humility

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is a synonym for "felicitous"?

• Inappropriate

• Awkward

• Suitable

• Unfitting

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym for "allay"?

• Calm

• Soothe

• Aggravate

• Relieve

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is synonymous with "brutal"?

• Bestial

• Civilized

• Kind

• Humane

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym for "convivial"?

• Sociable

• Hostile

• Cheerful

• Friendly

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 "demur" imply?

• To agree

• To accept

• To object

• To approve

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who is very poor?

• Indigent

• Misanthrope

• Pertinacious

• Picayune

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E