Vocabulary Quiz on Key Terms

What does the term "abstract" primarily refer to in its first definition?

• A type of painting

• Existing in thought or as an idea without physical existence

• A concrete object

• A scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following best describes "acquisition" in the context of a library or museum?

• The process of selling assets

• An asset or object bought or obtained

• The destruction of artifacts

• The creation of new exhibits

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does it mean to "adapt" something?

• To destroy it

• To make it suitable for a new use or purpose

• To ignore it

• To sell it

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following best defines "ambiguous"?

• Clear and precise

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Easily understood

• Direct and straightforward

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 "ambivalence"?

• A strong preference for one option

• The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

• Complete indifference

• A clear decision-making process

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is an example of an "anomaly"?

• A regular pattern

• Something that deviates from what is standard or expected

• A common occurrence

• A predictable event

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "apprehension" mean in its first definition?

• Excitement about a future event

• Anxiety or fear that something bad will happen

• Complete understanding

• Joyful anticipation

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 it mean to be "articulate"?

• To be unable to express ideas

• To express ideas clearly and effectively

• To speak in a monotone

• To write illegibly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is "brevity" in writing or speech?

• Lengthy and detailed explanation

• Concise and exact use of words

• Use of complex vocabulary

• Repetitive statements

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to be "complacent"?

• To be highly critical of oneself

• To show smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself

• To be constantly striving for improvement

• To be indifferent to one's achievements

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4