Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'abortive' mean?

• Failing to accomplish an intended aim or purpose

• Completely developed

• Partially successful

• Successful in achieving goals

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means 'Contrary to reason'?

• absurd

• belie

• eclectic

• iconoclast

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of 'belie'?

• To agree with

• To clarify

• To give false information

• To support with evidence

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 'cacophony' refer to?

• A pleasant sound

• A harsh mixture of sounds

• A quiet environment

• A single musical note

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'callous' mean?

• Sensitive and caring

• Sympathetic

• Emotionally hardened, unfeeling

• Easily hurt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'debilitate'?

• To energize

• To make weak or feeble

• To heal

• To strengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Who is a 'debutante'?

• A young woman entering society

• An elderly woman

• A seasoned socialite

• A young man entering society

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'eclectic' mean?

• Selective in choosing from a variety of sources

• Unselective

• Narrow-minded

• Limited to one source

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of 'fabricate'?

• To make up or invent

• To destroy

• To simplify

• To dismantle

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'hamper' mean?

• To obstruct

• To assist

• To facilitate

• To encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A