Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "aghast" mean?

• Filled with joy

• Struck with terror, amazement, or horror

• Feeling sleepy

• Extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "contemptuously" mean?

• Showing deep respect

• Manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

• Feeling joyful and happy

• Expressing confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "divert" mean?

• To stay on the same path

• To turn from one course or use to another

• To stop completely

• To move backward

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word "exploits" mean?

• Boring tasks

• Exciting acts or actions

• Simple chores

• Routine activities

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 the word "menace" mean?

• A person who is very friendly

• Someone who causes trouble or annoyance

• A person who is very quiet

• Someone who is always helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word "numbly" mean?

• Full of energy

• Devoid of emotion

• Extremely happy

• Very angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "particular" mean?

• Ordinary or less than usual

• Special or more than usual

• Common or average

• Simple or basic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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

• General

• Specific

• Random

• Usual

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the context of skills, what does "particular" imply?

• Unimportant skills

• Common skills

• Unique or specialized skills

• Basic skills

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "resemblance" mean?

• A point of difference

• A point of likeness

• A point of conflict

• A point of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4