Vocabulary Quiz 30/56

Which term is defined as "to pay no attention to; ignored"?

• assure

• avenge

• divert

• disregard

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

How is "flourish" defined in the learning material?

• a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information

• a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention

• something that supplements or complements something else

• to break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of "heresy"?

• with sincere and intense conviction; seriously

• opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted

• give strength or energy to

• enquire too inquisitively into a person’s private affairs

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What is the definition of "prattle"?

• talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

• enquire too inquisitively into a person’s private affairs

• tear (something) into pieces

• a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of "rebut"?

• something that supplements or complements something else

• on fire; burning / shining brightly

• To ride

• claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the definition of "stolid"?

• excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing

• calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

• full of poison; of malice or spite

• tear (something) into pieces

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of "torrent"?

• Weather phenomenon
• Type of bird in the desert

• an overwhelming outpouring of something

• a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. sharing protocol

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of "venomous"?

• full of poison; of malice or spite

• harmless and non-toxic

• incapable of causing harm

• friendly and approachable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of "waver"?

• to run quickly
• move in a quivering way; flicker

• to be confident and decisive
• to sleep soundly

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B