Vocabulary in Context Quiz

What does the word "affinity" mean in the context of relationships?

• A strong dislike

• A natural liking or attraction

• A formal agreement

• A temporary arrangement

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the context of a young bird, what does "fledging" refer to?

• A bird that is fully grown

• A bird that is learning to fly

• A bird that is migrating

• A bird that is nesting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "hackneyed" mean when describing a phrase or idea?

• Original and innovative

• Overused and unoriginal

• Difficult to understand

• Highly technical

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "incessant" mean when describing noise?

• Occasional

• Loud

• Continuous and unending

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "opulence" refer to in the context of wealth?

• Modesty

• Extreme poverty

• Great wealth and luxury

• Frugality

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "proximity" mean in terms of location?

• Distance

• Closeness

• Isolation

• Elevation

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "sagacious" mean when describing a person?

• Foolish

• Wise and insightful

• Impulsive

• Indecisive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "supplant" mean in the context of replacing something?

• To support

• To remove and replace

• To ignore

• To enhance

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 "unassailable" mean when describing an argument?

• Easily refuted

• Impossible to dispute

• Unclear

• Weak

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 "voluminous" mean when describing a book?

• Short and concise

• Large and extensive

• Outdated

• Illustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4