Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

What does the term "amenity" refer to?

• A feeling of doubt about the morality of an action

• Something that provides comfort

• Something being hunted

• A way that shows concern or care

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes allowing something that is unacceptable?

• Condone

• Cultivated

• Disarming

• Droll

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "cultivated" mean?

• Developed through care and attention

• Important and urgent

• Strange or mysterious

• Funny in a witty way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "charming in a way that makes someone feel less hostile"?

• Imperative

• Disarming

• Zealous

• Tangible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "droll" mean?

• In a way that shows concern or care

• Something that can be touched or felt

• Funny in a witty way

• Having or showing great enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something that is important and urgent?

• Quarry

• Imperative

• Uncanny

• Scruple

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 "quarry"?

• A feeling of doubt about the morality of an action

• Something being hunted

• Developed through care and attention

• Strange or mysterious

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 "scruple" refer to?

• A feeling of doubt about the morality of an action

• Having or showing great enthusiasm

• Something that can be touched or felt

• Charming in a way that makes someone feel less hostile

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "in a way that shows concern or care"?

• Solicitously

• Droll

• Amenity

• Condone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "uncanny" mean?

• Something that can be touched or felt

• Strange or mysterious, especially in a way that is unsettling or disturbing

• Developed through care and attention

• Important and urgent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4