Vocabulary Quiz: Mastering Key Terms

What is the definition of the term "acquiesce"?

• To argue against something

• To accept something reluctantly but without protest

• To perform with confidence

• To become outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "aplomb"?

• She approached the stage with aplomb, showing no signs of nervousness.

• He was aplomb to the idea of going to the party.

• The aplomb of the mountain was breathtaking.

• The old computer was aplomb and needed replacing.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the term "dissuade" mean?

• To encourage someone to do something

• To persuade someone not to take a particular course of action

• To perform with confidence

• To become outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "diurnal".

• The diurnal noise of the city was calming to her.

• His diurnal habits included staying up all night.

• The diurnal cycle of the sun affects all living creatures.

• The diurnal was a type of ancient weapon.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define the term "epoch".

• A brief moment in time

• A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events

• A type of ancient weapon

• A small difference in meaning or opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence uses the word "nonchalant" correctly?

• He was nonchalant about the upcoming exam, studying for hours each day.

• Her nonchalant attitude made her seem uninterested in the conversation.

• The nonchalant of the mountain was breathtaking.

• The old computer was nonchalant and needed replacing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "nuance"?

• A large difference in meaning or opinion

• A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

• A type of ancient weapon

• A period of time in history

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "obsolete".

• The obsolete computer was still the fastest in the office.

• The technology became obsolete after the new model was released.

• His obsolete attitude made him very popular.

• The obsolete of the mountain was breathtaking.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the term "palpitate".

• To beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly

• To become outdated

• To perform with confidence

• To persuade someone not to take a particular course of action

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "surmount" correctly?

• He surmounted the challenge with ease and confidence.

• The surmount of the mountain was breathtaking.

• The old computer was surmount and needed replacing.

• She was surmount to the idea of going to the party.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E