Vocabulary Quiz

While walking home from school, Mason was accosted by a stranger. What does "Accosted" mean?

• Approached in a harsh manner; assaulted

• Discovering with certainty; determining

• Physically weak from age or sickness

• Difficult or impossible to understand; unbelievable

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a science experiment, Ava was tasked with ascertaining the boiling point of a mysterious liquid. What does "ascertaining" mean in this context?

• Not noticeable or prominent

• Discovering with certainty; determining

• An act of escaping or avoiding

• Causing aggravation or annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During a school play, Henry had to portray a character who was "Feeble". What does this mean?

• Adhered closely to; clung to

• Physically weak from age or sickness

• Possessing connections or similarities

• Those who exist/live at the same time

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a literature class, Hannah came across a passage that was described as "Unfathomable." What does this mean?

• Difficult or impossible to understand; unbelievable

• Approached in a harsh manner; assaulted

• Discovering with certainty; determining

• Not noticeable or prominent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During the group project, Luna cleaved to her original idea despite the team's suggestions. What does "Cleaved" mean in this context?

• An act of escaping or avoiding

• Adhered closely to; clung to

• Causing aggravation or annoyance

• Physically weak from age or sickness

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Aiden and Maya were discussing how two different species of animals can have similar features. What is the definition of "Analogous"?

• Possessing connections or similarities

• Not noticeable or prominent

• Those who exist/live at the same time

• Approached in a harsh manner; assaulted

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a game of hide and seek, what does "Evasion" refer to?

• An act of escaping or avoiding

• Discovering with certainty; determining

• Difficult or impossible to understand; unbelievable

• Causing aggravation or annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a school play, Emma was given a role that required her to be inconspicuous. What does "inconspicuous" mean?

• Not noticeable or prominent

• Physically weak from age or sickness

• Adhered closely to; clung to

• Possessing connections or similarities

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Emma and Kai are discussing famous authors. What does "Contemporaries" mean in this context?

• Those who exist/live at the same time

• Approached in a harsh manner; assaulted

• An act of escaping or avoiding

• Causing aggravation or annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Emma was trying to focus on her homework, but her little brother kept interrupting her with loud noises. What is this an example of?

• Causing aggravation or annoyance

• Discovering with certainty; determining

• Physically weak from age or sickness

• Difficult or impossible to understand; unbelievable