A. Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

What does the word "abominate" most closely mean?

• To admire

• To hate deeply

• To ignore

• To celebrate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes "aggrandize"?

• To diminish

• To simplify

• To increase in power, status, or wealth

• To make peace with

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a "dromedary"?

• A type of bird

• A one-humped camel

• A two-humped camel

• A desert plant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The term "scapegoat" refers to:

• A type of goat found in the mountains

• A person blamed for the wrongdoings of others

• A method of escape

• A traditional game

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does "resurgent" mean?

• Declining

• Rising again

• Remaining constant

• Surrendering

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

To "revere" someone means to:

• Fear them

• Hate them

• Respect them deeply

• Envy them

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If you "emulate" someone, you:

• Avoid them

• Imitate them

• Challenge them

• Forget them

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best defines "grandiose"?

• Modest

• Simple

• Impressive and imposing in appearance or style

• Dull

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

An "edifice" is:

• A small hut

• A large, imposing building

• A type of edible plant

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The word "balm" refers to:

• A type of spice

• A soothing substance

• A dangerous animal

• A sharp tool

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C