Vocabulary and Context Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'beneficent' mean?
Generous of spirit and prone to act charitably with others
To suppress or subdue an unpleasant feeling
To provoke or annoy someone into taking action
A facial expression of disgust, disapproval, or pain
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word describes someone who avoids making strong statements?
Coax
Hedge
Goad
Squander
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'brevity'?
The emotional state of being satisfied with the status quo
Concise or succinct in one's use of words
Inspiring fear by being impressively large or powerful
Done without the slightest hint of energy or enthusiasm
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'coax' mean?
To provoke or annoy someone into taking action
To use up something in a foolish manner
To persuade someone to take action by gently encouraging or flattering them
To suppress or subdue an unpleasant feeling
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of 'complacency'?
Not straightforward; indirect
A right or privilege held by a particular individual or group
The emotional state of being satisfied with the status quo
A facial expression of disgust, disapproval, or pain
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means 'inspiring fear by being impressively large or powerful'?
Petulantly
Oblique
Harrowing
Formidable
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'goad' mean?
To use up something in a foolish manner
To persuade someone to take action by gently encouraging or flattering them
To avoid committing a strong statement
To provoke or annoy someone into taking action
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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