Vocabulary Mastery Quiz 11 Lit Week 16

Which word means "to strive for or aim to achieve something"?

• retribution

• aspire

• defunct

• obscure

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "conscientious"?

• showing great care and attention to detail

• lacking in courage

• no longer existing

• covered in gold

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word best describes something that is "no longer in use or functioning"?

• valor

• incredulous

• defunct

• repute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

If something is "gilt," what does it mean?

• covered with a thin layer of gold

• extremely brave

• deserving punishment

• famous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "unable or unwilling to believe something"?

• obscure

• incredulous

• aspire

• punctilious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "obscure" mean?

• well-known

• unclear or not easily understood

• brave

• careful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes someone who pays close attention to details, especially in behavior or etiquette?

• punctilious

• valor

• retribution

• defunct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

"Repute" most nearly means:

• reputation or the opinion generally held about someone

• punishment for wrongdoing

• to strive for

• covered in gold

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved"?

• valor

• retribution

• aspire

• incredulous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Valor" is best defined as:

• carefulness

• bravery or courage

• disbelief

• reputation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F