Vocabulary Quiz

What does "abridgement" mean?

• A detailed analysis of a book

• A condensed form of a book or play

• An extended version of a book

• A summary of a conversation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "malignant"?

• Benevolent

• Baleful

• Joyful

• Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "complacent"?

• Dissatisfied with oneself

• Pleased or satisfied with oneself

• Anxious about the future

• Eager to improve

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "detriment" refer to?

• Something that causes improvement

• Something that causes damage, depreciation, or loss

• Something that enhances value

• Something that is beneficial

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 "emulate" mean?

• To ignore completely

• To imitate with intent to equal or surpass

• To criticize harshly

• To avoid at all costs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "fervor"?

• Lack of interest

• Ardor or intensity of feeling

• Calmness and tranquility

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "foist" mean?

• To keep for oneself

• To palm off, to give away to someone else

• To sell at a high price

• To hide from others

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "impervious"?

• Easily penetrable

• Impenetrable

• Transparent

• Fragile

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

What does "judiciary" refer to?

• The legislative branch of government

• The department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice

• The executive branch of government

• The military branch of government

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of "litigious"?

• Peaceful

• Quarrelsome

• Harmonious

• Cooperative

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F