Vocabulary Challenge: Words in Context

What is the meaning of the word "comrade"?

• An enemy or rival

• A companion who shares one's activities or beliefs

• A government official

• A secret agent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word best describes a person who seeks absolute power and control, often in a harmful way?

• Diplomat

• Megalomaniac

• Dissident

• Dupe

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the word "tyranny" mean?

• A fair and just government

• Cruel and oppressive rule or government

• A peaceful protest

• A type of celebration

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 refers to a person who represents their country in foreign affairs?

• Agitator

• Diplomat

• Regime

• Dupe

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of "abysmal"?

• Extremely bad or appalling

• Very tall

• Slightly unusual

• Somewhat interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word means "lasting forever or for a very long time"?

• Perpetual

• Disparity

• Lament

• Guise

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "disparity" mean?

• A type of celebration

• A great difference or inequality

• A secret plan

• A peaceful agreement

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 describes someone who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state?

• Dissident

• Dupe

• Comrade

• Regime

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of "agitator"?

• Someone who calms a crowd

• Someone who stirs up trouble or encourages others to protest

• A government leader

• A secret agent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word means "proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects"?

• Insidious

• Perpetual

• Lament

• Surveillance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C