Vocabulary Quizs

(adj.) evil, bad, spiteful, having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully extreme or severe.

• Vicious

• Benevolent

• Mild

• Generous

(adj.) ordinary, dull, routine, without variation.

• Bland

• Humdrum

• Exciting

• Vibrant

A table for categorizing words by their connotation.

• Diagram present

• Word cloud

• Synonym list

• Antonym chart

An idea or feeling that a word makes you feel, regardless of its literal meaning.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Syntax

• Semantics

(adj.) not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace.

• Significant

• Trivial

• Exceptional

• Remarkable

Taking steps to “conserve energy, reduce pollution, and save money.”

• Sustainability

• Efficiency

• Renewability

• Conservation

(v.) to begin to grow, come into being.

• Sprout

• Germinate

• Wither

• Decay

(n.) a brief summary; a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Résumé

• Portfolio

• Cover Letter

(n.) a pause in fighting, temporary peace.

• Truce

• War

• Conflict

• Dispute

(v.) to ask questions, to examine by questioning.

• Interrogate

• Inquire

• Investigate

• Examine