Vocabulary Adventure Quiz

What does the word "unique" mean?

• Common and ordinary

• Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

• Similar to others

• Easily replaceable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "impending"?

• Already happened

• About to happen

• Never going to happen

• Happening right now

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How would you describe someone who is "trudging"?

• Running quickly

• Walking slowly and with heavy steps

• Skipping happily

• Dancing gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "meticulously" mean?

• Carelessly

• In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly

• Quickly and without thought

• Randomly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If someone is "anxious," how are they feeling?

• Calm and relaxed

• Wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease

• Indifferent

• Confident and assured

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be "mortified"?

• To feel extreme shame, embarrassment, or humiliation

• To be very happy

• To be confused

• To be proud

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "contraption"?

• A modern and sleek device

• A device or machine that looks awkward or old-fashioned, especially one that you do not know how to use

• A simple tool

• A piece of art

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How would you describe someone who is "awestruck"?

• Bored and uninterested

• Filled with a profound sense of wonder, amazement, or even a little bit of fear

• Angry and upset

• Confused and disoriented

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "masquerade" refer to?

• A genuine action or appearance

• An action or appearance that is only a disguise or outward show

• A type of dance

• A form of art

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What are "delicacies"?

• Rough and simple textures

• Fineness or intricacy of texture or structure

• Common and plain items

• Heavy and bulky objects

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4