Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

What is the meaning of 'Perfectionism'?

• The practice of accepting flaws

• The refusal to accept any standard short of perfection

• The act of making mistakes

• The ability to adapt quickly.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: An 'Epiphany' is a moment of sudden ______.

• confusion

• realization

• anger

• sadness

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word describes someone with high moral standards?

• Virtuous

• Treacherous

• Ominous

• Rabid

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: 'Consolation' is something that provides ______ after a loss.

• joy

• comfort

• fear

• excitement

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'Amenity' refer to?

• A necessary item

• A pleasant feature

• A dangerous situation

• A type of food

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: A 'Cultivated' person is someone who is ______.

• uneducated

• refined

• aggressive

• lazy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'Ominous' mean?

• Promising

• Threatening

• Joyful

• Peaceful

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: A 'Paradox' is a statement that seems ______ but is true.

• logical

• contradictory

• simple

• clear

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means something that can be touched?

• Tangible

• Dire

• Rabid

• Treacherous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: 'Romance' often involves feelings of ______.

• hatred

• love

• fear

• anger

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4