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WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz 2 of 4 10 ELA
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of "vigil"?
A period of staying awake, especially at night, to watch over or guard something
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
To warn or reprimand firmly
Having or showing profound knowledge
What does "juxtaposition" refer to?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
A trite, dull, or overused statement
An unlikely chance occurrence
What does "augment" mean?
To make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
To accept something reluctantly but without protest
To warn or reprimand firmly
To be contented to a fault with oneself
What is the definition of "ostentatious"?
Intended to attract notice and impress others; showy
Generally incompetent and ineffectual
Giving off bubbles; fizzy, enthusiastic
Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
What does "inept" mean?
Generally incompetent and ineffectual
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack
What is "cacophony"?
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A period of staying awake, especially at night
A statement of self-evident truth
An object thought to have magic powers
What does "effervescent" mean?
Giving off bubbles; fizzy, enthusiastic
Having or showing profound knowledge
To warn or reprimand firmly
Contented to a fault with oneself
What is the meaning of "admonish"?
To warn or reprimand firmly
To accept something reluctantly but without protest
To make (something) greater by adding to it
To be open to more than one interpretation
What does "erudite" mean?
Having or showing profound knowledge
Not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
A trite, dull, or overused statement
An unlikely chance occurrence
What is the definition of "solemn"?
Formal and dignified
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose
An object thought to have magic powers
What does "devout" mean?
Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
To make (something) greater by adding to it
To warn or reprimand firmly
To accept something reluctantly but without protest
What is "ambiguity"?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A period of staying awake, especially at night
A statement of self-evident truth
What does "acquiesce" mean?
To accept something reluctantly but without protest
To warn or reprimand firmly
To make (something) greater by adding to it
To be contented to a fault with oneself
What is the meaning of "zeal"?
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A trite, dull, or overused statement
An unlikely chance occurrence
What does "fluke" refer to?
An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose
A statement of self-evident truth
An object thought to have magic powers
