Vocabulary Quiz 1

What does the term "Anomaly" mean?

• A subtle difference in meaning

• Something that deviates from what is expected or normal

• Characterized by self-discipline

• Longer than the most direct way

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 word describes someone characterized by self-discipline and self-denial for religious reasons?

• Ascetic

• Circuitous

• Forbearance

• Nuance

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 "Circuitous" mean?

• Direct and straightforward

• Longer than the most direct way; indirect

• Patience and tolerance

• Stubbornly refusing to obey

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "Forbearance"?

• Patience, restraint, or tolerance

• A subtle difference in meaning

• Stubborn refusal to obey

• Hypocritically righteous

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 "Nuance" refer to?

• A large amount

• A subtle difference in meaning or opinion

• Excessively sentimental

• Involving a lot of effort

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of "Recalcitrant"?

• Hypocritically righteous

• Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or authority

• Knowledgeable or experienced

• Belonging to a different time period

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 "Sanctimonious" mean?

• Hypocritically righteous; pretending to be more virtuous than others

• Involving a lot of effort

• A small amount

• Open to more than one interpretation

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "Savvy" mean?

• Knowledgeable or experienced; having practical intelligence or common sense

• Belonging to a different time period

• Feeling or showing remorse

• Excessively sentimental

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "Anachronistic"?

• Belonging to a different time period; out of date

• Feeling or showing remorse

• Involving a lot of effort

• A person's nature or personality

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Contrite" mean?

• Feeling or showing remorse or penitence; repentant

• Excessively sentimental

• Involving a lot of effort

• A small amount

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4