Sadlier Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

Adjourn: What does it mean to "adjourn" a meeting?

• To postpone

• To continue

• To begin

• To discuss

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Tantalize: Which sentence uses "tantalize" correctly?

• A) The teacher decided to tantalize the homework.

• B) The aroma of freshly baked cookies tantalized the children.

• C) She was tantalized by the lecture on math.

• D) They were tantalized to finish the project.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for "compensate"?

• To pay back

• To lose

• To borrow

• To waste

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Dissolute: In which context would "dissolute" be used?

• A person who follows a strict diet

• Someone who has a lavish and immoral lifestyle

• A moderate individual

• A disciplined athlete

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Erratic: What is an antonym for "erratic"?

• Unpredictable

• Steady

• Chaotic

• Irregular

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If a student faces "expulsion," what does that mean?

• They are welcomed back

• They are removed from the school

• They are rewarded

• They are promoted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following means to "fortify" something?

• To weaken

• To strengthen

• To confuse

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If someone's handwriting is described as "illegible," it means:

• It is clear and easy to read

• It is neat and organized

• It is difficult or impossible to read

• It is artistic and beautiful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence best describes something that is "lucrative"?

• The job offers a lucrative salary that attracts many applicants.

• The task was lucrative and boring.

• She found the project lucrative but difficult.

• The idea was lucrative in theory but not practical.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for "mediocre"?

• Excellent

• Average

• Outstanding

• Exceptional

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A