Vocabulary Quiz 10

What does the word "Contrivances" mean?

• Something that has been manipulated

• A sudden event

• A type of machine

• A natural occurrence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "Cunning"?

• Skilled with subtlety and deceptiveness

• Extremely brave

• Very loud

• Full of energy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Dignity" refer to?

• Quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

• A type of dance

• A large building

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Discern" mean?

• Perceive with the eyes (detect)

• To run quickly

• To sing loudly

• To build something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the meaning of "Gruesome"?

• Causing horror (frightful)

• Very funny

• Extremely bright

• Very small

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Hideous" mean?

• Repulsive; causing fear or harm

• Very beautiful

• Extremely fast

• Very quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Indignant" mean?

• Being angry because of something unjust, mean, or unworthy

• Feeling very happy

• Being extremely tired

• Feeling very hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Melancholy"?

• Sad or gloomy

• Very excited

• Extremely loud

• Very colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Mishap" mean?

• An unfortunate accident

• A planned event

• A large celebration

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "Peril"?

• Horrible danger (great risk)

• A small inconvenience

• A type of fruit

• A friendly gathering

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F