WOD #1-#4 Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'sycophant'?

• A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against women

• A person who is extremely patriotic

• A person who flatters someone important to gain advantage

• A person who is shy and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes something extremely harmful or destructive?

• Ubiquitous

• Placid

• Pernicious

• Demure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

• A natural liking for something

• Found everywhere

• Careless or sloppy

• Unable to be calmed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a team meeting, Daniel suddenly says, "I love pizza," right after a discussion about quarterly sales figures. What word describes Daniel's statement, which does not logically follow from what was said before?

• Affinity

• Harangue

• Non sequitur

• Diatribe

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a 'diatribe'?

• A bitter, angry speech or piece of writing criticizing something or someone

• An object believed to bring good luck

• A person who flatters someone important to gain advantage

• A person or thing that comes before another

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word describes work that is careless, sloppy, or poorly done?

• Slipshod

• Implacable

• Nefarious

• Demure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'nefarious' mean?

• Extremely patriotic

• Evil, wicked, or criminal

• Unable to be captured

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a 'precursor'?

• A natural liking for something

• A woman who flirts to gain attention

• A person who dislikes women

• A person or thing that comes before another

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means unable to be captured or broken into?

• Implacable

• Pernicious

• Jingoistic

• Impregnable

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 'demure' mean?

• Shy, modest, or reserved

• Extremely harmful

• A bitter speech

• Present everywhere

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F