Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "taciturn" mean?

• Habitually reserved and uncommunicative

• Open and talkative

• Energetic and lively

• Friendly and outgoing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "rapport"?

• A state of conflict

• A relationship of mutual understanding

• A feeling of distrust

• A formal agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "deter" mean?

• To encourage someone

• To prevent the occurrence of something

• To support an action

• To allow something to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "imminent"?

• Happening in the distant future

• Ready to take place; happening soon

• Unlikely to occur

• Already occurred

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 "susceptible" mean?

• Unaffected by external factors

• Likely to be influenced or harmed

• Resistant to change

• Immune to influence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an "abomination"?

• A thing that causes disgust or hatred

• A source of joy

• A minor inconvenience

• A pleasant surprise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "anomaly" refer to?

• Something that is standard

• Something that deviates from the norm

• A common occurrence

• A regular pattern

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 "prudent" mean?

• Reckless and careless

• Marked by wisdom and judiciousness

• Impulsive and hasty

• Indifferent and apathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "candor"?

• The quality of being dishonest

• The quality of being honest and straightforward

• The act of being secretive

• The state of being confused

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "defer" mean?

• To hasten an action

• To set aside, delay, or postpone

• To complete immediately

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C