Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "flippant" mean?

• Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness

• The most important point

• Marked by excessive enthusiasm

• The place of worship for a Jewish congregation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of "crux"?

• Appearing as such but not necessarily so

• The most important point

• The limit beyond which something happens or changes

• Characterized by intense emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does "overzealous" mean?

• Marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea

• A fervent and even militant proponent of something

• Intellectually productive

• Something immaterial that interferes with action or progress

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "synagogue"?

• The place of worship for a Jewish congregation

• The limit beyond which something happens or changes

• A fervent and even militant proponent of something

• Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "apparent" mean?

• Appearing as such but not necessarily so

• The most important point

• Characterized by intense emotion

• Intellectually productive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "verge"?

• The limit beyond which something happens or changes

• Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness

• A fervent and even militant proponent of something

• Marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does "succumb" mean?

• Give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure

• Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

• Intellectually productive

• The place of worship for a Jewish congregation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a "deterrent"?

• Something immaterial that interferes with action or progress

• The most important point

• Appearing as such but not necessarily so

• Characterized by intense emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What does "adhere" mean?

• Follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

• The limit beyond which something happens or changes

• A fervent and even militant proponent of something

• Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the definition of "prolific"?

• Intellectually productive

• Marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea

• The place of worship for a Jewish congregation

• The most important point

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D