Vocabulary Review Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "gigantic"?

• Small

• Huge

• Average

• Tiny

Answer explanation

The word "gigantic" means extremely large or huge. Therefore, the correct answer is "Huge," as it directly conveys the meaning of something that is very big, unlike the other options which imply smaller sizes.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• Fail

• Complete

• Ignore

• Start

Answer explanation

The word "accomplish" means to successfully complete a task. Therefore, the synonym for "accomplish" is "complete," as both imply finishing something successfully. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the antonym of "require"?

• Demand

• Need

• Provide

• Offer

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'require' is 'offer' because to require something means to need it, while to offer something means to provide it without necessity. Thus, 'offer' contrasts with the obligation implied by 'require'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What part of speech is the word "guardian"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The word "guardian" is a noun because it refers to a person who protects or takes care of someone or something. It does not function as a verb, adjective, or adverb, making "noun" the correct part of speech.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Which of the following words is a synonym for "aggressive"?

• Passive

• Calm

• Hostile

• Gentle

Answer explanation

The word "hostile" is a synonym for "aggressive" as both imply a confrontational or combative attitude. In contrast, "passive," "calm," and "gentle" suggest a lack of aggression.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the meaning of the word "reliable"?

• Untrustworthy

• Dependable

• Uncertain

• Doubtful

Answer explanation

The word "reliable" means something that can be depended on or trusted. Therefore, the correct answer is "Dependable," as it directly conveys the idea of being trustworthy, unlike the other options.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Starve

• Feast

• Eat

• Devour

Answer explanation

The word "gorge" means to eat greedily or excessively. An antonym would be a term that indicates a lack of food or eating, which is "starve." The other options imply eating in some form, making "starve" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What part of speech is the word "achievement"?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The word "achievement" refers to something that has been accomplished, making it a noun. It denotes a person’s success or attainment, which aligns with the definition of a noun as a person, place, thing, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Which of the following words means "to look like"?

• Differ

• Resemble

• Contrast

• Oppose

Answer explanation

The word 'resemble' means 'to look like' or have a similar appearance to something. The other options, 'differ', 'contrast', and 'oppose', imply dissimilarity or opposition, making 'resemble' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the antonym of "retain"?

• Keep

• Hold

• Release

• Save

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'retain' is 'release', as it means to let go or free something, contrasting with keeping or holding onto it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A