Vocabulary Quiz #3

What does the word "ambivalent" mean?

• Having mixed feelings

• Completely certain

• Indifferent

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "carte blanche"?

• Limited authority

• Complete freedom

• No responsibility

• Partial control

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "savoir-faire" refer to?

• Lack of skill

• Social awkwardness

• Ability to act appropriately

• Ignorance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "queasy" mean?

• Feeling sick

• Energetic

• Confident

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "opt" mean?

• To avoid

• To choose

• To ignore

• To refuse

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is a "nemesis"?

• A close friend

• A strong ally

• A long-standing rival

• A mentor

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

What does "abeyance" mean?

• Active state

• Temporary inactivity

• Constant motion

• Permanent cessation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "beleaguer" mean?

• To support

• To surround with difficulties

• To celebrate

• To liberate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "imbue" mean?

• To drain

• To fill with a quality

• To empty

• To remove

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "malleable" mean?

• Rigid

• Flexible and adaptable

• Unchangeable

• Brittle

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4