Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'Alliance' mean?

• A joining together for some common purpose

• A state of confusion

• A type of argument

• A feeling of discouragement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is the meaning of 'Bewilder'?

• To encourage

• To puzzle completely, confuse

• To run quickly

• To join together

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes a 'clown; a coarse, stupid person'?

• Spirited

• Malignant

• Buffoon

• Orthodox

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does 'Controversial' mean?

• Easily set on fire

• Arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

• Completely empty

• Full of life and vigor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'Dishearten'?

• To obtain through special effort

• To discourage

• To draw back suddenly

• To run quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'Hostile' mean?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive

• Easily confused

• Full of courage

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'Inflammable'?

• Not producing the desired results

• Easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused

• Completely empty

• In agreement with established beliefs

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'Inflict' mean?

• To puzzle completely

• To cancel or nullify

• To run quickly

• To give or cause something unpleasant; impose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'Malignant'?

• Friendly and kind

• Full of life and vigor

• Deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious

• Easily set on fire

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'Mortify' mean?

• To encourage someone

• To hurt someone’s feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation

• To arouse argument

• To join together for a common purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4