Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "contemplate" mean?

• to bring to an end; to make a decision

• to set free; to let go from slavery

• to think seriously about something; to study or observe something carefully

• to start a new project or plan

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "conclude"?

• to think seriously about something; to study or observe something carefully

• to set free; to let go from slavery

• to bring to an end; to make a decision

• to agree on something with others

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "emancipate" mean?

• to imprison or restrict freedom

• to set free; to let go from slavery

• to make an important discovery

• to think deeply about a problem

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "hoopla" mean?

• A) A quiet event

• B) Great excitement; showy publicity or hype

• C) A type of dance

• D) An ancient artifact

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "frigid"?

• A) Extremely hot

• B) Very cold; not warm or friendly

• C) Highly flexible

• D) Deeply emotional

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "prognosticate" mean?

• A) To forget past events

• B) To make a prediction based on data, or indicate beforehand

• C) To celebrate with great enthusiasm

• D) To repair something that is broken

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "regal" mean?

• Made from chemicals rather than natural products

• Cheerless and depressing; barren

• Belonging to or fit for a king or queen

• Extremely joyful and lively

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "synthetic"?

• Belonging to or fit for a king or queen

• Made from chemicals rather than natural products; not real or genuine

• Cheerless and depressing; barren

• Naturally occurring and authentic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the best definition for the word "bleak."

• Extremely joyful and lively

• Belonging to or fit for a king or queen

• Cheerless and depressing; barren, raw, lonely or exposed to harsh, bitter winds

• Made from chemicals rather than natural products

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'eligible' mean?

• Capable of being chosen or selected

• Not suitable for a purpose

• Lacking the necessary skills

• Being the best among others

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C