TKAM Vocabulary Quiz

What is the best definition of apoplectic?

• Extremely angry or furious

• Quietly contemplative

• Gradually declining

• Mildly annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best describes someone showing benevolence:

• Hostility

• Kindness and goodwill

• Indifference

• Rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Obstreperous most closely means:

• Peaceful

• Organized

• Noisy and difficult to control

• Systematic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word malevolent suggests:

• Friendliness

• Confusion

• Happiness

• Having evil intentions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Vapid is best defined as:

• Energetic

• Dull and uninteresting

• Colorful

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does ruefully mean?

• Joyfully

• Carelessly

• Expressing sorrow or regret

• Quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Acquiescence is closest in meaning to:

• Resistance

• Fighting

• Questioning

• Quiet acceptance

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term cynical describes someone who is:

• Doubtful and distrustful

• Hopeful

• Enthusiastic

• Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4