Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "culpable" mean?

• Deserving blame; at fault

• Showing passionate intensity

• Extreme physical or mental suffering

• A large fire that is dangerously out of control

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes the act of rebelling or rising up against authority?

• Marvel

• Uprising

• Grievance

• Solidarity

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is something that is wonderful or astonishing called?

• Tragedy

• Inferno

• Marvel

• Burden

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What term is used for something believed to be wrong or unfair that may cause people to complain?

• Grievance

• Contempt

• Disgrace

• Agony

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Which word means showing passionate intensity?

• Fervent

• Subversive

• Tainted

• Preposterous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "subversive" mean?

• Working against mainstream values

• A long and determined attempt to achieve something

• Intense hatred

• Contaminated, spoiled, damaged

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What is the meaning of "agony"?

• A disaster; a very sad event

• Extreme physical or mental suffering

• A loss of reputation or respect

• Strong determination to do something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "crusade" refer to?

• A large fire that is dangerously out of control

• A long and determined attempt to achieve something

• The condition of being very unhappy

• Completely foolish or unreasonable

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What is the definition of "solidarity"?

• Unity of feeling or action

• Intense hatred

• Contaminated, spoiled, damaged

• A loss of reputation or respect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What does "tragedy" mean?

• A large fire that is dangerously out of control

• A disaster; a very sad event

• Determination, strong belief

• Something that is carried or difficult to bear

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D