Vocabulary Quiz for Advanced Learners

What does the term "Sesquipedalian" refer to?

• The study of ancient languages

• Characterized by long words

• A type of equatorial plant species

• A quality of a mathematical theorem

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 is the focus of "Epistemology" in philosophy?

• The study of ethics and morals

• The study of knowledge and belief

• The study of aesthetics

• The study of metaphysics

In science, what does "Quintessence" refer to?

• A type of chemical reaction

• The most typical example of a quality

• A unit of measurement

• A phase of matter

What does "Orthogonal" mean in mathematics?

• Parallel lines

• Relating to right angles

• A type of curve

• A mathematical constant

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Who is a "Polyglot"?

• A person who studies ancient texts

• A person who knows many languages

• A person who collects stamps

• A person who writes poetry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is "Metacognition"?

• The study of language recognition

• Awareness of one's own thought processes

• The art of public speaking

• The study of grammar

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 "Syzygy" refer to?

• A type of chemical bond

• A conjunction or opposition

• A phase of the moon

• A type of star

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is "Hermeneutics" in philosophy?

• The study of human behavior

• The theory and methodology of interpretation

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of logic

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