Vocabulary and Spelling Mastery Test for High School

What is the correct definition of the word "brevity"?

• The quality of being brief or concise

• The act of being dishonest

• The state of being confused

• The process of learning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following words means "to approach and speak to someone aggressively"?

• Laudable

• Accost

• Digress

• Faction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct spelling:

• Compulsary

• Compulsory

• Compulsorye

• Compulsorie

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is a synonym for "praise"?

• Laudable

• Censure

• Flippant

• Austere

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "ambivalent" mean?

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something

• Being extremely strict

• Acting in a frantic manner

• Speaking in a didactic tone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is an antonym for "flagrant"?

• Obvious

• Subtle

• Compulsory

• Didactic

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best defines "didactic"?

• Intended to teach or instruct

• Lacking seriousness

• Full of praise

• Extremely brief

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word means "to depart from the main subject in speech or writing"?

• Elicit

• Digress

• Censure

• Faction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following is the correct definition of "inflection"?

• A change in the pitch or tone of voice

• A group within a larger group

• A severe criticism

• A frantic action

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word is an antonym for "austere"?

• Strict

• Ornate

• Simple

• Harsh

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A