Vocabulary and Parts of Speech Quiz

What is the part of speech for the word "privy"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means "the feeling or belief that someone or something is despicable"?

• Scorn

• Elation

• Reproach

• Cynical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "prominent" mean?

• Important; famous

• Distrustful of human sincerity

• Demanding immediate attention

• Physically touching

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "the expression of disapproval or disappointment"?

• Revelation

• Reproach

• Extemporize

• Dismal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the part of speech for the word "supercilious"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the definition of "incredulously"?

• In a manner indicating disbelief

• To speak without preparation

• Depressing and dreary

• Physically touching

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to speak or perform without any preparation or thought"?

• Extemporize

• Cynical

• Privy

• Prominent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word is defined as "distrustful of human sincerity or integrity"?

• Peremptorily

• Cynical

• Elation

• Riotous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the part of speech for the word "dismal"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word is defined as "physically touching or next together"?

• Privy

• Contiguous

• Reproach

• Incredulously

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C