Vocabulary Quiz: Definitions and Synonyms

What is the definition of the word "impetuous"?

• Careful and deliberate

• Acting or done quickly without thought or care

• Calm and composed

• Slow and methodical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "dominate"?

• Submit

• Control

• Yield

• Follow

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word "threateningly" mean?

• In a friendly manner

• In a way that suggests harm or danger

• In a humorous way

• In a relaxed manner

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which of the following words is a synonym for "irritable"?

• Patient

• Calm

• Easily annoyed

• Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the role of a "primatologist"?

• A scientist who studies plants

• A scientist who studies primates

• A scientist who studies rocks

• A scientist who studies weather

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words contains the Latin suffix "-able"?

• Comfortable

• Happiness

• Quickly

• Strength

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the suffix "-able" generally mean in a word?

• Without

• Capable of being

• Full of

• Opposite of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Choose the word that best fits the definition: "capable of being done or achieved."

• Impossible

• Feasible

• Unlikely

• Unattainable

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which of the following words is synonymous with "impetuous"?

• Cautious

• Rash

• Thoughtful

• Considerate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is a synonym for "threateningly"?

• Harmlessly

• Dangerously

• Peacefully

• Kindly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A