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Vocabulary Quiz 2 of 4 10 ELA

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of "vigil"?

a)

A period of staying awake, especially at night, to watch over or guard something

b)

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

c)

To warn or reprimand firmly

d)

Having or showing profound knowledge

2.

What does "juxtaposition" refer to?

a)

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation

b)

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

c)

A trite, dull, or overused statement

d)

An unlikely chance occurrence

3.

What does "augment" mean?

a)

To make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

b)

To accept something reluctantly but without protest

c)

To warn or reprimand firmly

d)

To be contented to a fault with oneself

4.

What is the definition of "ostentatious"?

a)

Intended to attract notice and impress others; showy

b)

Generally incompetent and ineffectual

c)

Giving off bubbles; fizzy, enthusiastic

d)

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

5.

What does "inept" mean?

a)

Generally incompetent and ineffectual

b)

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

c)

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose

d)

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack

6.

What is "cacophony"?

a)

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

b)

A period of staying awake, especially at night

c)

A statement of self-evident truth

d)

An object thought to have magic powers

7.

What does "effervescent" mean?

a)

Giving off bubbles; fizzy, enthusiastic

b)

Having or showing profound knowledge

c)

To warn or reprimand firmly

d)

Contented to a fault with oneself

8.

What is the meaning of "admonish"?

a)

To warn or reprimand firmly

b)

To accept something reluctantly but without protest

c)

To make (something) greater by adding to it

d)

To be open to more than one interpretation

9.

What does "erudite" mean?

a)

Having or showing profound knowledge

b)

Not serious in content, attitude, or behavior

c)

A trite, dull, or overused statement

d)

An unlikely chance occurrence

10.

What is the definition of "solemn"?

a)

Formal and dignified

b)

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack

c)

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose

d)

An object thought to have magic powers

11.

What does "devout" mean?

a)

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

b)

To make (something) greater by adding to it

c)

To warn or reprimand firmly

d)

To accept something reluctantly but without protest

12.

What is "ambiguity"?

a)

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness

b)

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

c)

A period of staying awake, especially at night

d)

A statement of self-evident truth

13.

What does "acquiesce" mean?

a)

To accept something reluctantly but without protest

b)

To warn or reprimand firmly

c)

To make (something) greater by adding to it

d)

To be contented to a fault with oneself

14.

What is the meaning of "zeal"?

a)

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

b)

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

c)

A trite, dull, or overused statement

d)

An unlikely chance occurrence

15.

What does "fluke" refer to?

a)

An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck

b)

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose

c)

A statement of self-evident truth

d)

An object thought to have magic powers