Vocabulary Quiz5 gleson22

What does "Credulous" mean?

• Skeptical

• Having a tendency to be too ready to believe something; gullible

• Cautious

• Disbelieving

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means careful in speech or actions to avoid causing offense?

• Erroneous

• Discreet

• Pervasive

• Strident

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of "Erroneous"?

• Correct

• Containing mistakes; incorrect or wrong

• Accurate

• Precise

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects?

• Insidious

• Oblivious

• Convivial

• Sublime

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Oblivious"?

• Aware of everything

• Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

• Highly attentive

• Extremely cautious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a statement that seems self-contradictory but may be true?

• Paradox

• Pervasive

• Proprietary

• Strident

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

What does "Pervasive" mean?

• Limited to a small area

• Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

• Rarely occurring

• Hardly noticeable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Strident"?

• Soft and gentle

• Loud and harsh; grating

• Melodious

• Quiet and soothing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word means showing great attention to detail or correct behavior?

• Punctilious

• Insidious

• Credulous

• Oblivious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "Sublime" mean?

• Ordinary

• Of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

• Mediocre

• Unremarkable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F