Class Dismissed Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "alacrity" mean?

• Slow and lazy behavior

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

• Confused and unsure

• Sad and gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "resigning"?

• To start a new job

• To give up one’s office or position

• To take a vacation

• To make a promise

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "inconceivable" mean?

• Easy to understand

• Impossible to comprehend

• Likely to happen

• Very common

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

What is the definition of "giddy"?

• Very excited

• Very tired

• Very sad

• Very angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "irony" mean?

• The same as the literal meaning

• The opposite of the literal meaning

• A type of metal

• A kind of joke

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is an "ascot"?

• A type of hat

• A man’s broad silk necktie

• A kind of shoe

• A type of coat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "mediocrity" mean?

• High ability or value

• Moderate ability or value

• No ability or value

• Extreme ability or value

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the meaning of "jeopardy"?

• Safety and security

• Danger to loss, harm, or failure

• A type of game

• A kind of reward

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "exemplary" mean?

• The worst of its kind

• The best of its kind

• Average in quality

• Unimportant

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of "abrasive"?

• Showing little concern with the feelings of others

• Very smooth and gentle

• Extremely polite

• Very caring and kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4