Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Infamous" mean?

• Having a good reputation

• Being known for something evil

• Being famous for a talent

• Being unknown

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "Appointed" mean?

• To remove someone from a job

• To officially choose someone for a job or position

• To cancel an event

• To ignore a task

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of "Retreat"?

• To advance towards the enemy

• To withdraw or pull back troops from an enemy position

• To celebrate a victory

• To negotiate peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "Siege" refer to?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A military operation surrounding a city or fortress

• A celebration of victory

• A retreat from battle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What are "Hostilities"?

• Friendly relations between countries

• Armed conflict between two or more groups

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "Fleet"?

• A small group of fishing boats

• A large group of warships

• A single aircraft

• A convoy of trucks

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "Preserve" mean?

• To destroy

• To ignore

• To save or protect

• To waste

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "Varied" mean?

• To remain the same

• To change or be different

• To simplify

• To complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word "sympathize" mean?

• To show support for or to agree with

• To send a message quickly

• To be wealthy and successful

• To be part of a large group

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What are "dispatches"?

• Large groups of disorderly people

• Official messages sent quickly

• People who take messages to others

• Having wealth and success

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C