Vocabulary and Definitions Quiz

What is the definition of 'Cumbersome'?

• To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

• A difficult situation with undesirable consequences.

• Feeling shocked or disgusted.

• Difficult to carry or manage because it is heavy or awkward.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'Admonish' mean?

• To mix things up in a confused way.

• To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

• Scattered remains of something.

• A strong emotional reaction to something disturbing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which word is defined as 'Scattered remains or fragments of something that has been destroyed'?

• Debris

• Frivolous

• Muddle

• Dilemma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym for 'Deadlock'?

• Stalemate

• Agreement

• Impasse

• Standstill

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which word means 'A strong emotional reaction to something disturbing'?

• Appalled

• Frivolous

• Dilemma

• Opinionated

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Frivolous'?

• Something that is not serious or has little importance.

• A difficult situation with undesirable consequences.

• The way a person behaves or presents themselves.

• To mix things up in a confused way.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which word is synonymous with 'Rubble, wreckage, litter'?

• Demeanor

• Debris

• Muddle

• Deadlock

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is an antonym for 'Cumbersome'?

• Manageable

• Bulky

• Awkward

• Unwieldy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which word means 'The way a person behaves or presents themselves'?

• Demeanor

• Appalled

• Frivolous

• Opinionated

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a synonym for 'Frivolous'?

• Serious

• Trivial

• Important

• Thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B