Week 8 Vocabulary Quiz (ADV)

He afflicted sadness onto his family when he ran over the dog. What is the meaning of 'afflict'?

• To repair something.

• To cause pain or suffering.

• To bring happiness.

• To make something disappear.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She ascended when she wasn't the last one picked for dodgeball. What is the meaning of 'ascend'?

• To fall down quickly.

• To stay in one place.

• To go up or climb.

• To move in circles.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The elf army besieged the small goblin kingdom. What is the meaning of 'besiege'?

• To celebrate a victory in a city.

• Surrounding a place with armed forces to capture it

• To negotiate peace with a rival even after they told you no.

• To abandon a place quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

True or False: 'Emaciated' means to be happy and be full of energy.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'excruciating'?

• Completely relaxing.

• Very exciting.

• Mildly amusing.

• Intensely painful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Ms. Coleman's students were fretful during the F.A.S.T. testing. What is the meaning of 'fretful'?

• Full of energy and excitement.

• Feeling or expressing distress or irritation.

• Completely silent and calm.

• Extremely happy and joyful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'harbinger'?

• A traditional festival celebrated in spring.

• A type of musical instrument that sounds like a bird.

• A person/thing that signaling the approach of something.

• A rare species of bird found in Asia.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The Big Bad Wolf is viewed as a malignant fairy tale character. What is the meaning of 'malignant'?

• Harmless and gentle.

• Infectious or evil.

• Not capable of causing harm.

• Related to kindness and charity.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'malnutrition'?

• A disease caused by bacteria only.

• A condition caused by not eating enough.

• A condition caused by excessive exercise.

• A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The sickly dog's home lacked privation. What is the meaning of 'privation'?

• A state of scarcity lacking in food or warmth

• A type of government ruled by a single leader.

• A feeling of extreme happiness and joy.

• A process of rapid growth and expansion.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C