Vocabulary Inference Quiz

In the sentence, "The detective refused to divulge any information about the ongoing investigation," what does the word "divulge" most likely mean?

• To hide

• To reveal

• To ignore

• To create

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "Her insipid speech failed to capture the audience's attention," what does "insipid" mean?

• Exciting

• Dull

• Short

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "He was so meticulous in his work that he double-checked every detail," what does "meticulous" mean?

• Careless

• Thorough

• Quick

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The teacher was dogmatic, insisting her way was the only correct method," what does "dogmatic" mean?

• Open-minded

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Uncertain

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The lawyer tried to coerce the witness into changing his story," what does "coerce" mean?

• To persuade gently

• To force

• To ignore

• To thank

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Based on the sentence, "The scientist removed all extraneous data from her report to focus on the main findings," which of the following best describes the meaning of "extraneous"?

• Essential

• Unnecessary

• Interesting

• Accurate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Given the sentence, "Despite the risks, he had the temerity to challenge the established rules," what does "temerity" suggest about his actions?

• He acted with caution

• He acted with boldness

• He acted with sadness

• He acted with confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "She was jaundiced toward her coworker after hearing the rumors," what does "jaundiced" most likely mean?

• Neutral

• Biased or prejudiced

• Supportive

• Unaware

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "The outgoing student was known for being gregarious, always surrounded by friends." Which of the following best explains the meaning of "gregarious"?

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Consider the sentence: "The accomplice helped abet the criminal by providing an alibi." Based on this context, which scenario best demonstrates the meaning of "abet"?

• Reporting a crime to the police

• Assisting someone in committing a crime

• Ignoring suspicious behavior

• Preventing a crime from happening

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4