Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings

What does the word "venomous" mean in the context of behavior?

• Kind and gentle

• Spiteful and mean

• Friendly and warm

• Indifferent and neutral

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In medieval times, what role did a "minstrel" primarily serve?

• A knight in battle

• A singer or musician

• A merchant of goods

• A scribe of documents

Which of the following best describes the action of "waft"?

• To sink rapidly

• To float gently on the air

• To move with force

• To remain stationary

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

How does "illuminate" relate to understanding a complex topic?

• To obscure the details

• To make the topic clear

• To add confusion

• To dismiss the topic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What happens to light when it is "refracted"?

• It is absorbed

• It is distorted or bent

• It is reflected back

• It is intensified

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates something "imperceptible"?

• A loud explosion

• A faint whisper

• A bright flash

• A strong aroma

What is the primary purpose of a "mausoleum"?

• To serve as a residence

• To act as a storage facility

• To house a tomb above ground

• To function as a place of worship

What condition does "cataract" refer to in the medical field?

• A skin rash

• A clouding of the lens of the eye

• A type of fracture

• A respiratory infection

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is "nectar" commonly associated with in nature?

• A type of mineral

• A sweet liquid produced by flowers

• A type of rock formation

• A type of animal

Which sense is directly related to "olfactory"?

• Taste

• Smell

• Sight

• Hearing

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4