Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the sentence that uses the word "paltry" correctly:

• The paltry palace was the largest in the kingdom.

• His paltry contribution did not make much difference.

• She felt a paltry sense of pride after winning the championship.

• The teacher praised the paltry amount of homework the students had.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the best definition of "unfathomable"?

• Extremely cold

• Too deep or mysterious to understand

• Easily accessible

• Completely forgettable

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "scanty"?

• Plentiful

• Abundant

• Sparse

• Lavish

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Identify the antonym of "quandary":

• Certainty

• Confusion

• Hesitation

• Dilemma

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which sentence correctly uses the word "zealot"?

• The zealot calmly discussed his beliefs.

• As a zealot, she refused to consider opposing viewpoints.

• He was called a zealot because of his uncertainty.

• The zealot approached the debate with indifference.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best defines "conspiracy"?

• A secret plan to solve a problem

• A public announcement

• A plot to do something harmful or unlawful

• A general misunderstanding

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the synonym for "ignoramus":

• Scholar

• Genius

• Fool

• Expert

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the antonym of "zenith"?

• Bottom

• Peak

• Summit

• High point

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which sentence uses "ramble" correctly?

• He decided to ramble to the grocery store quickly.

• She started to ramble about her childhood, confusing everyone.

• His ramble speech was brief and to the point.

• They ramble every day at the same time.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "waver" mean in the following sentence: "He wavered between moving to the city and staying in his hometown"?

• Stood firm

• Was unsure

• Made a decision

• Became excited

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4