Vocabulary Quiz: Weeks 4-9

What is the synonym of the word "bemoan"?

• Celebrate

• Lament

• Enjoy

• Love

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "an object with magical powers to bring good luck"?

• Talisman

• Anomaly

• Absolution

• Blasphemy

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the antonym of "misogynist" from the options below.

• Chauvinist

• Feminist

• Abhor

• Bovine

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is defined as "advancing in a gradual way to cause harm"?

• Gregarious

• Insidious

• Augment

• Sojourn

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Match the word "placid" with its correct synonym.

• Agitated

• Calm

• Excited

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word would best complete the sentence: "The ___________ nature of the plan made it difficult to detect until it was too late."

• Gregarious

• Insidious

• Replete

• Bovine

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Analyze the relationship between "abhor" and "love" and identify a similar relationship from the options below.

• Talisman : Jinx

• Bemoan : Celebrate

• Misogynist : Chauvinist

• Placid : Calm

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Evaluate the following statement: "A person who is gregarious is likely to enjoy a sojourn." Is this statement true or false? Justify your answer.

• True, because a gregarious person enjoys social interactions, which can be part of a sojourn.

• False, because a gregarious person prefers to stay in one place.

• True, because a gregarious person dislikes social interactions.

• False, because a sojourn is a permanent stay.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Consider the word "tenacious." Which scenario best illustrates this trait?

• Giving up easily when faced with challenges.

• Persistently pursuing a goal despite obstacles.

• Avoiding any form of commitment.

• Frequently changing one's mind.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following words would best fit in the context: "The scientist's ___________ approach led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics."

• Bovine

• Erudite

• Cantankerous

• Facetious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6