1st 25 Vocabulary Context and Synonyms Quiz

Which word best completes the sentence? Despite the storm, the winds began to ________, allowing the rescue team to proceed.

• advocate

• abate

• cede

• apprise

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following is a synonym for "amicable"?

• hostile

• friendly

• ambiguous

• brusque

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "to warn or reprimand someone firmly"?

• admonish

• advocate

• afflict

• comply

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is an antonym for "complacent"?

• satisfied

• unconcerned

• ambitious

• content

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best fits the sentence? The committee reached an ________ on the new policy after hours of discussion.

• antecedent

• accord

• chagrined

• austere

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a synonym for "audacious"?

• timid

• bold

• apprehensive

• ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means "to give up power or territory"?

• cede

• apprise

• advocate

• compel

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 is an antonym for "conspicuous"?

• obvious

• hidden

• noticeable

• apparent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best completes the sentence? The ________ nature of the instructions left the students confused about what to do next.

• ambiguous

• amicable

• austere

• bibliophile

Which of the following is a synonym for "compel"?

• allow

• force

• ignore

• comply

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A