Vocabulary Quiz: H 2 part 2

What does the word "surreptitious" mean?

• Open and honest

• Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

• Loud and noisy

• Modest and humble

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes a loud, confused noise?

• Tumultuous

• Unassuming

• Vehement

• Wistful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as "unassuming," they are:

• Arrogant and pretentious

• Modest and not pretentious

• Hostile and aggressive

• Secretive and illicit

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes someone who is showing strong feelings?

• Zealous

• Vehement

• Ambivalent

• Despondent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A person who is "wistful" is likely feeling:

• Joyful and excited

• Melancholy and longing

• Hostile and aggressive

• Confused and noisy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "zealous" mean?

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Enthusiastic and diligent

• Secretive and illicit

• Modest and humble

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If someone is "ambivalent," they:

• Have clear and decisive feelings

• Are hostile and aggressive

• Have mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

• Are enthusiastic and diligent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word describes a person who is hostile and aggressive?

• Belligerent

• Unassuming

• Wistful

• Despondent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "clandestine" mean?

• Open and transparent

• Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

• Loud and uproarious

• Modest and humble

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

A person who is "despondent" is likely feeling:

• In high spirits and hopeful

• In low spirits from loss of hope or courage

• Enthusiastic and diligent

• Hostile and aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4