Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 11

What is the definition of the word "acquiesce"?

• To agree or express agreement

• To show excessive pride

• To act with bravery

• To be overly cautious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "enthusiastic or passionate"?

• Frivolous

• Ardent

• Docile

• Cynicism

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the correct word to complete the sentence: "His __________ was evident when he boasted about his achievements."

• Bravado

• Frugal

• Complacent

• Conscientious

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "complacent" mean?

• Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself

• Being careful and diligent

• Lacking seriousness

• Being easily managed or handled

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Use the word "conscientious" in a sentence.

• She was very conscientious about completing her assignments on time.

• He was frivolous with his spending habits.

• The dog was docile and easy to train.

• His bravado was admired by all.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Match the word "cynicism" with its definition.

• The belief that people are motivated by self-interest

• The quality of being careful and diligent

• The state of being easily managed

• The act of being overly proud

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The __________ student followed all the teacher's instructions without question."

• Err

• Docile

• Ardent

• Frugal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the definition of the word "err"?

• To make a mistake

• To save money

• To be overly enthusiastic

• To show excessive pride

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "not having any serious purpose or value"?

• Frivolous

• Acquiesce

• Conscientious

• Cynicism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Select the correct word to complete the sentence: "Being __________ with his resources, he managed to save a significant amount of money."

• Ardent

• Frugal

• Bravado

• Complacent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E