Academic Vocabulary Learning Quiz

What does the word 'Albeit' mean in the context: 'The solution was effective, albeit temporary.'?

• although; even though

• to make up or form

• to get or obtain from a source

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 the word 'Constitute' mean in the context: 'These changes constitute a major reform in policy.'?

• to make up or form

• a difference or inconsistency

• based on observation or experiment

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word 'Derive' mean in the context: 'Many English words are derived from Latin.'?

• to get or obtain from a source

• to make a process easier or smoother

• to change frequently, especially in amount or level

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 the word 'Discrepancy' mean in the context: 'There was a clear discrepancy between the two reports.'?

• a difference or inconsistency

• certain to happen; unavoidable

• to suggest something indirectly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'Empirical' mean in the context: 'The findings are supported by empirical evidence.'?

• based on observation or experiment

• practical or workable

• unnecessary or repeated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'Facilitate' mean in the context: 'Technology can facilitate communication between teams.'?

• to make a process easier or smoother

• to hold back or stop something

• a model or framework for understanding

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'Fluctuate' mean in the context: 'Prices tend to fluctuate during the holiday season.'?

• to change frequently, especially in amount or level

• a general idea or belief

• common or widespread

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'Imply' mean in the context: 'His tone implied disapproval without stating it clearly.'?

• to suggest something indirectly

• to show or prove something to be right or reasonable

• to make something ineffective or meaningless

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word 'Incidence' mean in the context: 'There has been a rise in the incidence of cybercrime.'?

• the rate or frequency of something happening

• happening after something else

• found or occurring in many places

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'Inevitable' mean in the context: 'Change is inevitable in any growing society.'?

• certain to happen; unavoidable

• to make a process easier or smoother

• a difference or inconsistency

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C