Vocabulary and Etymology Quiz

What does the term "pharisaism" mean?

• Hypocrisy

• Generosity

• Honesty

• Bravery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "neurasthenia"?

• Nervous exhaustion

• Physical strength

• Mental clarity

• Emotional stability

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "remunerate" mean?

• Repay

• Borrow

• Steal

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a "proscenium"?

• Stage forward of the curtain

• Backstage area

• Audience seating

• Orchestra pit

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "epistle" refer to?

• Long instructive letter

• Short note

• Verbal message

• Poem

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 "anachronistic" mean?

• Misplaced in time

• Timely

• Modern

• Futuristic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which stem in "pharisaism" means doctrine?

• ism

• pharisee

• sanctimonious

• person

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

In "anachronistic," what does the stem "ana" mean?

• Up or back

• Forward

• Down

• Across

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the adjective "feckless" mean?

• Full of energy

• Without effect

• Highly effective

• Very strong

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the noun "contretemps" refer to?

• A successful event

• An embarrassing mishap

• A planned meeting

• A joyful celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E