Vocabulary Quiz

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (n.) A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary

• DILEMMA

• UNBRIDLED

• BRIGAND

• RELINQUISH

• SPURIOUS

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 MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (v.) To spread out or scatter, to disseminate; (adj.) Wordy, tending to use more words than are necessary

• DIFFUSE

• BRIGAND

• DILEMMA

• EFFACE

• DEBRIS

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 MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (n.) A state in which progress is impossible, a standstill; (v.) To bring or come into a standstill

• DILEMMA

• UNBRIDLED

• BRIGAND

• RELINQUISH

• SPURIOUS

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 MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (n.) One who lives by robbery and plunder

• DEADLOCK

• BRIGAND

• PERENNIAL

• DIFFUSE

• SPURIOUS

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 MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (v.) To make someone inclined to something in advance; To make susceptible

• PREDISPOSE

• PERENNIAL

• DILEMMA

• OPINIONATED

• DEADLOCK

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 are SYNONYMS for the word UNBRIDLED?

• A. seize; hijack; take; grab; confiscate

• B. mess; disorder; confuse; jumble

• C. quandary; predicament; impasse; problem

• D. reprove; warn about; reprimand; scold

• E. unrestrained; uncontrolled; uninhibited; rampant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following are SYNONYMS for the word CUMBERSOME?

• A. bandit; thief; robber; thug; felon

• B. talkative; verbose; wordy; long-winded

• C. wipe out; obliterate; eradicate; erase

• D. awkward; bulky; burdensome

• E. reprove; warn about; reprimand; scold

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following are SYNONYMS for the word OPINIONATED?

• A. talkative; verbose; wordy; long-winded

• B. bandit; thief; robber; thug; felon

• C. seize; hijack; take; grab; confiscate

• D. fitful; irregular; intermittent; sporadic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following are SYNONYMS for the word COMMANDER?

• rift; break; violation; opening; separation

• impasse; stalemate; standstill

• fitful; irregular; intermittent; sporadic

• seize; hijack; take; grab; confiscate

• wipe out; obliterate; eradicate; erase

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 are SYNONYMS for the word ADMONISH?

• cautious; careful; wary; vigilant

• seize; hijack; take; grab; confiscate

• quandary; predicament; impasse; problem

• impasse; stalemate; standstill

• reprove; warn about; reprimand; scold

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A