Vocabulary Multiple-Choice Test: Definitions Only

1. Disparity

• A loud argument

• A noticeable difference or inequality

• A false statement

• A supportive action

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Forestall

• To encourage discussion

• To praise excessively

• To prevent or delay by acting in advance

• To follow strictly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

3. Insidious

• Harmless but annoying

• Gradually harmful or deceptive

• Openly hostile

• Easily forgotten

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4. Insinuate

• To state directly

• To suggest subtly or indirectly

• To scream loudly

• To compliment genuinely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Interrogate

• To avoid responsibility

• To question aggressively or formally

• To rescue from danger

• To welcome politely

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

6. Obsequious

• Rebellious

• Extremely submissive or flattering

• Secretive

• Clever and witty

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7. Omnipotent

• A. All-knowing

• B. Foolish

• C. All-powerful

• D. Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

8. Opportune

• Unexpected

• Suitable or convenient for a particular time

• Unlucky

• Misleading

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Permeate

• To remain still

• To scatter

• To spread throughout

• To block entirely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

10. Retribution

• A. A reward for good behavior

• B. Forgiveness

• C. A deserved punishment

• D. A humorous comeback

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6