Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Manipulate" mean?

• Move or back away

• Influence or control someone or something (usually in an unfair manner)

• Send off with speed

• Abandon; desert

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which part of speech is the word "Recede"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the definition of "Dispatch"?

• Hold back; restrain

• Send off with speed

• Acting against something; opposing

• Declare not guilty

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The word "Adverse" is best described as:

• Lacking in quantity; not enough

• Acting against something; opposing

• Done in an instant

• A published false statement

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Meager" mean?

• Abandon; desert

• Lacking in quantity; not enough

• Declare not guilty

• Move or back away

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "Abandon; desert"?

• Forsake

• Stifle

• Acquit

• Libel

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "Stifle"?

• Hold back; restrain

• Done in an instant

• Influence or control

• Send off with speed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is an adjective meaning "Done in an instant"?

• Adverse

• Instantaneous

• Meager

• Libel

What does "Libel" refer to?

• A published statement that is false and damages a person’s reputation

• Declare not guilty

• Move or back away

• Abandon; desert

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of "Acquit"?

• Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge

• Influence or control someone

• Acting against something

• Lacking in quantity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C