AM Lit Vocabulary 14 Quiz

What does the word "conjecture" mean?

• To arrive at or deduce by conjecture; to guess.

• To be certain about something.

• To ignore evidence.

• To prove a theory.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

After much thought, her conjecture about the weather turned out to be correct. What does "conjecture" mean in this sentence?

• Prediction

• Observation

• Complaint

• Experiment

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word "affability" mean?

• Being unpleasant and difficult to talk to.

• Being pleasant and at ease in talking to others.

• Being indifferent to others.

• Being overly critical.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

His affability made him popular among his peers. What does "affability" mean in this sentence?

• Rudeness

• Friendliness

• Shyness

• Arrogance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word "lugubrious" mean?

• Exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful.

• Extremely joyful.

• Indifferent or apathetic.

• Highly energetic.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

His lugubrious expression during the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy. What does "lugubrious" mean in this sentence?

• Cheerful

• Mournful

• Confused

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "assuage" mean?

• To increase the intensity of something.

• To lessen the intensity of something that pains or distresses.

• To ignore a problem.

• To create a new issue.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She tried to assuage his fears about the upcoming exam. What does "assuage" mean in this sentence?

• Intensify

• Ignore

• Lessen

• Create

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "salubrious" mean?

• Harmful to health.

• Favorable to or promoting health or well-being.

• Neutral in effect.

• Unpleasant in nature.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The salubrious climate of the region attracted many health enthusiasts. What does "salubrious" mean in this sentence?

• Unhealthy

• Healthy

• Polluted

• Cold

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F