Vocabulary Quiz

While hiking through the mountains, Bailey read a sign warning travelers to beware of "brigands" in the area. What is a "brigand"?

• A type of plant

• A bandit or robber

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a school field trip, Taylor saw an empty bus and decided to commandeer it. What does "commandeer" mean?

• To give up

• To take control of

• To destroy

• To create

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Carter was trying to carry a large box up the stairs, but it was so clumsy or hard to handle that he almost dropped it. Which word best describes the box?

• Diffuse

• Cumbersome

• Muddle

• Salvage

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

During a science experiment, Kayla accidentally knocked over a bottle of perfume, causing its scent to spread or scatter freely throughout the entire room. Which word best describes what the scent did?

• Diffuse

• Efface

• Relinquish

• Spurious

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Landon accidentally wrote the wrong answer on the whiteboard during class. Which word best describes what he should do to erase or wipe out his mistake?

• Efface

• Salvage

• Muddle

• Unbridled

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Rylie always refuses to consider other people's suggestions and insists on sticking to her own ideas, no matter what. Which word best describes Rylie?

• Opinionated

• Circumspect

• Spasmodic

• Perennial

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Elli is planting flowers in her garden. She wants to choose a type of flower that will last for a long time and come back year after year. What does "perennial" mean?

• Lasting for a short time

• Lasting for a long time

• Occurring once

• Occurring twice

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Brandy has a family history of allergies, which makes her more likely to develop them herself. Which word best describes Brandy's situation of being inclined beforehand?

• Relinquish

• Predispose

• Salvage

• Spurious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Kylie bought a designer handbag online, but when it arrived, she realized it was not genuine. Which word best describes the handbag?

• Spurious

• Unbridled

• Diffuse

• Cumbersome

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Cynia was so excited at the concert that her enthusiasm was unbridled. What does "unbridled" mean in this context?

• Restrained

• Controlled

• Uncontrolled or unrestrained

• Organized

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D