Vocabulary 2 MC Quiz

During a team meeting, Mason was feeling complacent about the project's progress, not realizing the potential risks ahead. What does the word "complacent" mean in this context?

• Anxious or fearful

• Self-satisfied without being aware of danger

• Filled with wonder and delight

• Marked with spots or smears of color

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a group project, Daniel made a comment that was seen as having a critical or disrespectful attitude. Which word best describes his comment?

• Reprehensible

• Aloof

• Derogatory

• Profound

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

David was caught cheating on the exam, and his actions were considered reprehensible by the school authorities. What does "reprehensible" mean in this context?

• Deserving blame or punishment

• A cause of suffering or affliction

• Dull, tedious, and repetitive

• Willing to consider new ideas

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "a cause of suffering or affliction"?

• Mollify

• Scourge

• Bemused

• Receptive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "aloof" mean?

• Anxious or fearful

• Cool and distant

• Filled with wonder and delight

• Unwilling and hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Avery is about to give a big presentation at work and feels anxious or fearful that something bad will happen. Which word describes Avery's feeling?

• Apprehensive

• Bemused

• Indignation

• Juncture

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Avery was reading a complex novel and found herself bemused by the intricate plot twists. What does "bemused" mean in this context?

• Puzzled, confused, or bewildered

• Very great or intense

• Abrupt in manner

• To gather or pile up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment"?

• Indignation

• Mottled

• Entranced

• Subside

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a long road trip, Noah found the landscape outside the window to be quite monotonous. What does "monotonous" mean in this context?

• Dull, tedious, and repetitive

• Filled with wonder and delight

• Willing to consider new ideas

• Marked with spots or smears of color

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During the storm, the residents of the coastal town were relieved to see the waves finally _______ and the winds die down.

• Accumulate

• Subside

• Mollify

• Receptive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E