Skeleton Creek Vocabulary Practice

What is the meaning of the word "intricate"?

• Simple

• Complex or detailed

• Ordinary

• Dark

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "eerie"?

• Normal

• Cheerful

• Spooky

• Safe

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the antonym for "luminous".

• Radiant

• Glowing

• Dark

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes a fascination with death or violence?

• Morbid

• Resilient

• Vigilant

• Isolated

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a premonition?

• A feeling of confidence

• A strong feeling that something is about to happen

• A detailed plan

• A simple idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words means "a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen"?

• Trepidation

• Confidence

• Assurance

• Calmness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the word that means "of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning".

• Clear

• Vague

• Precise

• Definite

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "abrupt" correctly?

• The gradual change in weather was abrupt.

• The conversation came to an abrupt end.

• The slow and steady pace was abrupt.

• The gentle slope was abrupt.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is an enigma?

• A clear solution

• A simple answer

• Something mysterious and difficult to understand

• An easy explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "perilous"?

• Safe

• Secure

• Harmless

• Dangerous

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4