Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "baleful" mean?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Threatening or foreshadowing evil

• Joyful and happy

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who is blunt and unfriendly?

• Subdued

• Gruff

• Scornful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "prod" mean?

• To discourage

• To urge on or push to act

• To ignore

• To comfort

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "curt" mean?

• Long and detailed

• Brief and to the point, often rudely so

• Polite and respectful

• Confusing and unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the opposite of "subdued"?

• Calm

• Controlled

• Chaotic

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which word is associated with "tedious repetition"?

• Déjà vu

• Monotony

• Scorn

• Prod

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "finesse" mean?

• A loud and boisterous laugh

• Subtle skill in handling a situation

• The most direct route

• Giving complete attention to something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "the most direct route"?

• Engrossed

• Modest

• Beeline

• Guffaw

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "guffaw" mean?

• A loud and boisterous laugh

• The most direct route

• Subtle skill in handling a situation

• Humble or reserved in attitude or behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In the example, "I make a beeline for Mr. Solway’s room," what does "beeline" imply?

• Taking a long and winding path

• Moving in a subtle manner

• Taking the most direct route

• Laughing loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4