Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "ambitious"?

• Lacking motivation

• Having a strong desire to succeed

• Feeling sad

• Being dishonest

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "showing genuine concern for others"?

• Furious

• Compassionate

• Arrogant

• Vicious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "peculiar" mean?

• Ordinary

• Strange or unusual

• Happy

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is a synonym for "authentic"?

• Fake

• Genuine

• Dangerous

• Gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of "serene"?

• Calm

• Tranquil

• Chaotic

• Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word best describes someone who is "industrious"?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Sad

• Boastful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the word that means "extremely angry".

• Livid

• Mellow

• Content

• Lighthearted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is most similar in meaning to "outcast"?

• Refugee

• Boastful

• Sincere

• Industrious

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which of the following is an antonym for "arrogant"?

• Haughty

• Humble

• Boastful

• Vicious

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Select the word that could best replace "melancholy" in the sentence: "After hearing the bad news, she felt very _______."

• Content

• Mellow

• Somber

• Ambitious

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A