Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "afflict" mean?

• To cause physical pain or suffering in

• To provide comfort

• To enhance joy

• To create harmony

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an "anomaly"?

• A common occurrence

• Different from normal

• A regular pattern

• A typical example

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "avid" describe?

• Lack of interest

• Marked by active interest and enthusiasm

• Indifference

• Passive behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "cognizant" mean?

• Unaware

• to be aware of and understand

• Ignorant

• Forgetful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is "consolation"?

• The act of causing distress

• The act of comfort during a time of disappointment

• The act of creating problems

• The act of ignoring issues

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 "credible" mean?

• Unbelievable

• Capable of being believed

• Doubtful

• Untrustworthy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does it mean to "denounce" something?

• To praise

• To speak out against

• To support

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "discordant" mean?

• Harmonious

• Lacking in harmony

• Melodious

• Agreeable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "enumerate" mean?

• To ignore

• Mention a number of things one by one

• To combine

• To simplify

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which word describes a feeling of hopelessness?

• Jubilance

• Immaculate

• Forlorn

• Jocular

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4