Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "meticulous" mean?

• Careless

• Thorough and precise

• Quick and hasty

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "surreptitious" imply?

• Open and honest

• Secretive and stealthy

• Loud and clear

• Obvious and apparent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following best describes "authoritative"?

• Weak and indecisive

• Commanding and confident

• Uncertain and doubtful

• Submissive and passive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of "candid"?

• Deceptive

• Honest and straightforward

• Reserved

• Evasive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How would you define "nonchalant"?

• Anxious and worried

• Calm and unconcerned

• Excited and eager

• Nervous and tense

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "embellish" mean?

• Simplify

• Decorate or add details

• Remove

• Diminish

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 definition of "pivotal"?

• Unimportant

• Crucial and central

• Minor

• Insignificant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What does "ameliorate" mean?

• Worsen

• Improve or make better

• Ignore

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following best describes "facetious"?

• Serious

• Joking or not meant to be taken seriously

• Sincere

• Solemn

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does "digression" refer to?

• Staying on topic

• A temporary departure from the main subject

• Conclusion

• Summary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D