Vocabulary Quiz #3 (7th)

What does 'bedlam' mean?

• A state of peace and harmony

• A state of extreme confusion and disorder

• A type of dance popular during WWII

• A quiet conversation between friends

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'goad' mean?

• To calm someone down

• To provoke or annoy someone to get a reaction

• To teach someone the difference between right and wrong

• To ignore someone in order to hurt their feelings

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'huckster' mean?

• A person who gives things away for free

• Someone who tries to sell something that is not very well-made

• A skilled craftsman

• A generous donor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does 'Menorah' mean?

• A) A type of musical instrument; used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah

• B) A candle holder with nine branches; used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah

• C) A type of food eaten over the nine days of Hanukkah

• D) A piece of clothing worn on the last day of Hanukkah

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'parasol' mean?

• A) A type of umbrella designed to protect from the sun

• B) A type of hat designed to protect from the sun

• C) A type of shoe designed to protect from the rain

• D) A type of coat designed to protect from the rain

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'quota' mean?

• A random number generated from a spinning wheel

• A set number or amount that must be met

• A type of measurement

• A guess; something that is not exact

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'radiant' mean?

• To glow or shine very brightly

• To be very dull

• To talk very quietly

• To be very cold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'reluctant' mean?

• Eager to do something

• Unwilling or unable to do something

• To be unaware of something

• To do something quickly and sloppily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'repentance' mean?

• To show pride in your country

• To show joy over a past event

• To show anger over someone else's actions

• To show remorse for past behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'writhe' mean?

• To move in a twisting or contorted motion

• To stand very still

• To jump up and down

• To run away from something quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4