Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Cognizant" mean?

• Being unaware of something

• Being aware or having knowledge of something

• Being confused about something

• Being indifferent to something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is "Disenfranchisement"?

• Granting someone additional rights

• The act of depriving someone of their rights, especially the right to vote

• The act of empowering someone

• The act of educating someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Estrangement" refer to?

• The state of being close to someone

• The state of being distant or separated from someone, often due to conflict or misunderstanding

• The state of being in agreement with someone

• The state of being in love with someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Impunity" mean?

• Being subject to punishment

• Exemption from punishment or consequences for wrongdoing

• Being rewarded for good behavior

• Being indifferent to consequences

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What impression does "Ominous" give?

• That something good is about to happen

• That something bad or threatening is about to happen

• That nothing will happen

• That something funny is about to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does "Paradoxical" mean?

• Completely logical and straightforward

• Seemingly contradictory or self-contradictory but still possibly true

• Easily understandable and clear

• Completely false and misleading

What does "Plurality" refer to in elections?

• Receiving the least votes

• Receiving the most votes but not necessarily a majority

• Receiving all the votes

• Receiving no votes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a "Prerogative"?

• A common right shared by everyone

• A special right or privilege exclusive to a person or group

• A mandatory duty for all

• A punishment for wrongdoing

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 "Retaliation" mean?

• The act of forgiving someone

• The act of responding to an injury or wrong with an attack or punishment

• The act of ignoring an injury or wrong

• The act of rewarding someone

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 "Transgress" mean?

• To follow a rule or law

• To go beyond a limit or boundary, often in violation of a rule or law

• To stay within a limit or boundary

• To create a new rule or law

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A