Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "callow" mean?

• Experienced and mature

• Inexperienced or immature

• Wise and knowledgeable

• Old and seasoned

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word describes something favorable or indicative of good things?

• Ominous

• Auspicious

• Unlucky

• Inauspicious

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the meaning of "enshroud"?

• To reveal something

• To completely cover or hide something

• To partially uncover something

• To decorate something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "supplicate" mean?

• To demand something forcefully

• To ask for something earnestly or humbly

• To ignore a request

• To refuse a plea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word means emotionless and hard to understand?

• Transparent

• Inscrutable

• Clear

• Obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What does "extenuate" mean?

• To make something seem more serious

• To make something seem less serious or important

• To exaggerate an issue

• To ignore a problem

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which word describes a state of being tranquil, joyful, and successful?

• Chaotic

• Halcyon

• Turbulent

• Stressful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is a "loadstar"?

• A heavy burden

• A guiding light or model to follow

• A type of star

• A random direction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "impetuous" mean?

• Done slowly with thought

• Done quickly without thought

• Carefully planned

• Deliberately delayed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "bolster" mean?

• To weaken or undermine

• To support or strengthen

• To ignore or neglect

• To criticize or belittle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A