Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz

In the lively school debate, Kai's speech was described as bombastic. What does the word "Bombastic" mean?

• Excessively confident, pompous

• Calm and composed

• Vaguely defined, cloudy

• Mutual understanding and harmony

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In a lively debate, Abigail was challenged to identify the word that means "to contradict, oppose, violate". Can you help her out?

• Equanimity

• Contravene

• Salient

• Juxtaposition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the midst of a high-stakes exam, Maya demonstrated remarkable __________, staying cool and collected under pressure. What does "Equanimity" mean?

• Rapid change or temperamental

• Composure

• Significant, conspicuous

• To calm, satisfy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the midst of a lively group project, Luna observed that Michael's mood was as unpredictable as a roller coaster ride. Which adjective best describes someone with such rapid mood swings or temperamentality?

• Mercurial

• Nebulous

• Bombastic

• Flout

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In a lively science class, Aiden and Abigail were peering out the window. Aiden exclaimed, "The weather looks so nebulous today!" What does "nebulous" mean?

• Clearly defined, sharp

• Vaguely defined, cloudy

• To disregard or disobey openly

• The act of placing two things next to each other

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In a lively class presentation, Isla dazzled everyone by highlighting the most significant, conspicuous points of her project. Which word best describes these points?

• Salient

• Rapport

• Appease

• Contravene

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In a lively group project, Olivia and Liam teamed up like a dynamic duo, instantly clicking and bouncing ideas off each other effortlessly. What is this magical mutual understanding and harmony called?

• Excessively confident, pompous

• Mutual understanding and harmony

• To calm, satisfy

• To contradict, oppose, violate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Evelyn and Mason are on a creative adventure for their project. Can you guess what "Juxtaposition" means in their artistic journey?

• The act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison

• To disregard or disobey openly

• Characterized by rapid change

• Vaguely defined, cloudy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the midst of a lively classroom debate, Luna found the perfect words to _______ the situation and bring everyone, including Mason and Hannah, to agreement.

• Flout

• Appease

• Contravene

• Bombastic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a lively school assembly, Jackson decided to flout the dress code by wearing a bright red hat with a cheeky grin. What does "Flout" mean?

• To calm, satisfy

• To disregard or disobey openly

• Composure

• Significant, conspicuous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F