Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Plummeted" mean?

• To rise quickly

• To drop straight down; plunge

• To move sideways

• To float gently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Veer"?

• To move in a straight line

• To turn aside from a direction or purpose; swerve

• To stop suddenly

• To jump forward

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "Trajectory" refer to?

• A stationary position

• The path of a moving object or body

• A circular motion

• A random movement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "Commemorative" mean?

• To forget something

• To honor the memory of

• To criticize harshly

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Subside"?

• To rise to a higher level

• To sink to a lower level

• To remain unchanged

• To increase rapidly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Momentum" refer to?

• A stationary object

• Force or energy associated with a moving body

• A slow movement

• A lack of motion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of "Defunct"?

• Currently in use

• No longer in existence or use

• Recently created

• Temporarily unavailable

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Temperamental" mean?

• Calm and composed

• Excessive irritability or sensitiveness

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Joyful and carefree

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Whisk"?

• To move or cause to move with swift motions

• To walk slowly

• To stand still

• To crawl

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

What does "Stammer" mean?

• To speak fluently

• To speak with unnecessary pauses

• To sing loudly

• To whisper quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4