Grade 7 Vocabulary Building Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'equivocate'?

• To speak clearly and directly

• To tell the truth without hesitation

• To use exaggerated language for effect

• To use ambiguous or unclear language to deceive or avoid committing to a position

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choose the synonym for 'fortuitous': a) planned b) accidental c) intentional

• deliberate

• premeditated

• b

• plotted

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence 'She has an impeccable taste in fashion', what does 'impeccable' mean?

• Acceptable or satisfactory

• Unattractive or ugly

• Flawless or perfect

• Messy or disorganized

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'liaison'?

• A type of dance

• A person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between different groups

• A small insect

• A type of pasta dish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

If someone is 'predisposed' to something, what does it mean?

• To have a strong dislike for something

• To have a fear of something

• To have no interest in something

• To have a tendency or inclination towards something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'propensity' mean?

• A method of transportation

• A type of fruit

• A natural inclination or tendency towards something.

• A type of weather phenomenon

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the sentence 'His reprehensible behavior shocked everyone', what does 'reprehensible' mean?

• acceptable and laudable

• praiseworthy and commendable

• admirable and honorable

• deserving censure or condemnation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'sham'?

• Honest or truthful

• Authentic or original

• Fake or false

• Real or genuine

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word 'solace'?

• Confusion

• Anger

• Comfort or consolation

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is 'solicitous' towards others, what does it mean?

• C

• A. Rude

• B. Indifferent

• D. Generous