Vocabulary Quiz Unit 1

Eric and Luis are discussing prefixes. What does the prefix "dis-" generally mean?

• Not or opposite of

• With or together

• Before or in front of

• After or behind

During a classroom debate, Victoria stated that the school should disallow the use of mobile phones during class hours. What does the word "disallow" mean in this context?

• To permit

• To deny the force, truth, or validity of something

• To believe

• To continue

During a class discussion, Mia expressed her ____ about the existence of aliens.

• Disallow

• Disbelief

• Discontinue

• Discontent

Sophia and Luis were discussing a rumor they heard. What does "disbelieve" mean?

• To believe

• To stop doing something

• To not believe

• To be satisfied

Carolina felt a sense of "discontent" after the school event. What is the definition of "discontent"?

• A lack of satisfaction; a desire for something different

• To stop doing something

• Unable to be read

• Not regular or in agreement

Adrian decided to discontinue his gym membership. What does "discontinue" mean?

• To continue

• To stop doing or using something; to cease

• To believe

• To be satisfied

Sofia was trying to read Janelle's notes, but found them to be "illegible". What does "illegible" mean?

• Able to be read

• Unable to be read because of poor handwriting or bad printing

• Showing knowledge

• Regular or in agreement

During a class discussion, Sofia asked, "What does 'illiterate' mean?"

• Able to read and write

• Unable to read or showing little knowledge

• Regular or in agreement

• Handy or easy to do

Joel found it inconvenient to carry his heavy backpack to school every day. What does "inconvenient" mean?

• Handy or easy to do

• Not having clear limits

• Bothersome; not handy or easy to do

• Not important or necessary

During a class discussion, Kain asked, "What does 'indefinite' mean?"

• Having clear limits

• Uncertain or unclear

• Operating properly

• Poor nourishment