Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "clandestine" mean?

• Open and public

• Kept secret or done secretively

• Loud and noticeable

• Easily understood

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes persuading someone to do something using force or threats?

• Coerce

• Complacency

• Credulous

• Delineate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the meaning of "coherent"?

• Disorganized and chaotic

• Logical and consistent

• Unclear and confusing

• Random and unrelated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "complacency" refer to?

• A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction

• A state of constant worry

• A sense of urgency and action

• A feeling of dissatisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "conundrum"?

• A simple solution

• A confusing and difficult problem

• A straightforward question

• An easy task

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What does it mean to "corroborate" something?

• To deny or refute

• To confirm or give support to

• To ignore or dismiss

• To question or doubt

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "credence" mean?

• Doubt or skepticism

• Belief in or acceptance of something as true

• Disbelief or rejection

• Indifference or apathy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "credulous" mean?

• Skeptical and questioning

• Having a readiness to believe things

• Uninterested and indifferent

• Critical and analytical

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "debilitate" mean?

• To strengthen or empower

• To make someone very weak

• To energize or invigorate

• To heal or cure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "deference" mean?

• Disrespect and rudeness

• Humble submission and respect

• Arrogance and pride

• Indifference and apathy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F