iReady Vocab Quiz #2

What does the word 'conspiratorial' mean?

• A type of secret society

• A synonym for 'inspirational'

• A word relating to or being a conspiracy, a secretive plan that is unlawful, harmful, or evil

• Not a valid English word

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

"There are several who think this is some sort of vast ____________ plot on the part of the press"

• dictate

• contemplate

• conspiratorial

• adolescence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

• Express doubt or uncertainty about something.

• Agree or comply with a rule or request.

• Make a guess or estimate without certainty.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

"The company _________ that the cuts will not affect development"

• adolescence

• assert

• descend

• ponder

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'contemplate' mean?

• Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

• Act impulsively

• Ignore completely

• Consider briefly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"The results of a trade war are too horrifying to ___________."

• retort

• ponder

• descend

• contemplate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word 'dictate' mean?

• To lay down authoritatively; prescribe.

• To make a decision

• To write down information

• To follow someone closely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

"The teacher attempts to ________ policy."

• skywriter

• dictate

• ponder

• administrative

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• Move or fall downwards

• Move or go upwards

• Stay in the same place

• Move or go sideways

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

"The aircraft began to ________."

• descend

• contemplate

• conspiratorial

• ponder

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4