Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 9

What is the definition of the word "Begrudge"?

• To speak loudly and passionately

• To give reluctantly or resentfully

• To fill with a feeling or quality

• To represent something else

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following best defines "Declaim"?

• To express strong disapproval

• To speak rhetorically or passionately

• To absorb or take in

• To symbolize or represent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the correct definition of "Enmity".

• A subtle difference in meaning

• A feeling of hostility or ill will

• A typical example of something

• A sticky or viscous substance

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 "Glutinous" mean?

• Having a sticky or glue-like quality

• To fill with a feeling or quality

• A typical example of something

• A symbol or representation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define the term "Imbue".

• To fill with a feeling or quality

• To speak loudly and passionately

• To give reluctantly or resentfully

• A subtle difference in meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an "Archetype"?

• A typical example of something

• A feeling of hostility or ill will

• A sticky or viscous substance

• A symbol or representation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best describes a "Symbol"?

• A subtle difference in meaning

• A typical example of something

• Something that represents something else

• To fill with a feeling or quality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "Nuance" mean?

• A sticky or glue-like quality

• A subtle difference in meaning

• A feeling of hostility or ill will

• To speak loudly and passionately

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define "Cumulative".

• Increasing or growing by accumulation

• A typical example of something

• A feeling of hostility or ill will

• To give reluctantly or resentfully

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use "Begrudge" in a sentence.

• She begrudged him his success, feeling it was undeserved.

• The glutinous texture of the dough made it hard to work with.

• The archetype of a hero is often seen in literature.

• The symbol of peace is universally recognized.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4