Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'burly' mean?

• Slim, slender, and lean.

• Weak, frail, and delicate.

• Tiny, petite, and small.

• Strong, muscular, and heavily built.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to think deeply or consider?

• meditate

• contemplate

• reflect

• ponder

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the meaning of 'exacerbate'?

• To ignore or overlook.

• To alleviate or reduce.

• To improve or enhance.

• To make worse or more intense.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to delay or put off doing something?

• dawdle

• procrastinate

• defer

• postpone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

• Unambiguous

• Precise and specific

• Having multiple possible meanings or interpretations

• Clear and definite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means to be without or not have something?

• acquire

• lack

• possess

• obtain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the meaning of 'conspicuous'?

• Hidden or concealed

• Easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable

• Invisible or unnoticeable

• Subtle or inconspicuous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which word means no longer in use or outdated?

• obsolete

• archaic

• antiquated

• extinct

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'trek' mean?

• To travel by plane or boat.

• To go on a long, arduous journey, typically on foot.

• To stay in one place and not move.

• To go on a short, easy journey, typically by car.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word means free time or relaxation?

• busy

• leisure

• stress

• work

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4