Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "flanked" mean?

• Stood by the side of; bordered

• To attack from behind

• To move quickly

• To hide

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is the meaning of "complicity"?

• Innocence

• Association with a wrongful act

• A type of dance

• A legal document

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "stratagem" refer to?

• A type of building

• A trick; scheme

• A musical instrument

• A historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is an "oration"?

• A type of food

• A formal speech or address; sermon

• A small animal

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "morose" mean?

• Happy

• Gloomy

• Excited

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "taciturn"?

• Silent; not talkative

• Very talkative

• Extremely loud

• Always cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does "deputation" mean?

• A group acting as a unit

• A single person

• A type of dance

• A musical performance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "incumbent"?

• Optional

• Unnecessary

• Necessary; binding

• Unrelated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What does "proprietors" refer to?

• Employees

• Owners; managers

• Customers

• Visitors

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is a "bon mot"?

• A type of food

• A clever remark; witty saying

• A historical event

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E