Vocabulary Quiz: Lesson 29

What is the definition of the word "brood"?

• To think deeply about something that makes one unhappy

• To act quickly without thinking

• To be full of energy

• To be unable to decide

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "resourceful" mean?

• Lacking in resources

• Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

• Being very strong

• Easily influenced by others

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the term "potent".

• Weak and ineffective

• Having great power, influence, or effect

• Unclear or vague

• Easily broken

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "enticing"?

• Boring and dull

• Attractive or tempting

• Difficult to understand

• Unpleasant to look at

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "rash" mean?

• Careful and thoughtful

• Acting or done without careful consideration

• Slow and deliberate

• Calm and composed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Define the word "uncanny".

• Ordinary and common

• Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

• Easily understood

• Predictable and expected

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "sufficient"?

• More than enough

• Just enough; adequate

• Not enough

• Excessive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What does the word "flounder" mean?

• To move smoothly and easily

• To struggle or stagger helplessly

• To succeed effortlessly

• To stand still

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Define the term "saturate".

• To dry out completely

• To soak thoroughly

• To partially fill

• To leave empty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "efficient"?

• Wasteful and unproductive

• Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort

• Slow and ineffective

• Lacking in skill

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4