Vocabulary and Synonyms Quiz

The student's meticulous notes were praised by the teacher. What does meticulous most likely mean?

• Messy

• Detailed

• Quick

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is the best synonym for ephemeral?

• Lasting

• Temporary

• Stable

• Obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Despite her fatigue, she remained resolute in her decision to finish. What does resolute mean?

• Doubtful

• Confused

• Determined

• Careless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The scientist’s innovative idea changed the course of the experiment. What does innovative mean?

• Traditional

• Costly

• Creative

• Late

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best antonym for benevolent?

• Kind

• Harsh

• Generous

• Malevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

“His speech was rife with historical inaccuracies.” The word rife most nearly means:

• Filled

• Empty

• Careful

• Sparse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

A person described as pragmatic is most likely:

• Dreamy

• Logical

• Emotional

• Risky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that uses the word elusive correctly.

• The elusive rabbit sat still in the grass.

• The elusive painting was hung in plain view.

• The elusive idea was hard to grasp.

• The elusive man answered every question.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of copious?

• He wrote copious notes during the lecture.

• He gave a copious smile.

• She wore copious clothing.

• The painting had copious mistakes.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the best definition for ambivalent?

• Angry

• Certain

• Uncertain or mixed

• Grateful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4