Vocabulary Quiz Ch 15

What does "lucid" mean?

• Clearly expressed; easily understood

• Using or containing too many words

• An on-the-surface manner; not thoroughly

• Well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

When the young mother first missed her little boy in the park, she wasn't too disturbed, but after ten minutes of searching without success, she became ______.

• contrite

• conspiracy

• connoisseur

• distraught

• germane

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which is a synonym for: verbose?

• succinct

• gabby

• concise

• mute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which is a synonym for: conspiracy?

• scheme

• faithful

• honesty

• loyalty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which is an antonym for: symmetrical?

• different

• proportional

• equal

• balanced

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "conspiracy" mean?

• Clearly expressed; easily understood

• A secret plot by two or more people, especially for harmful or illegal purpose

• Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

• Using or containing too many words

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "contrite"?

• Truly sorry for having done wrong; repentant

• Well proportioned; balanced

• In an on-the-surface manner; not thoroughly

• A situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "plight"?

• A situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

• An expert in fine art or in matters of taste

• Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

• Well proportioned; balanced

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "verbose" mean?

• Using or containing too many words

• An expert in fine art or in matters of taste

• Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

• A situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The suspenseful movie "Gaslight" concerns an evil husband's ______ to make his wife believe she is going insane.

• conspiracy

• honesty

• kindness

• ignorance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F