Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

What is the meaning of the word "Abhor"?

• love, adore

• hate, detest

• ignore, neglect

• accept, embrace

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is synonymous with "Banishment"?

• welcome, invite

• exile, throw out

• celebrate, honor

• retain, keep

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word "Calamity" refer to?

• success

• peace

• disaster

• joy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Commend"?

• criticize

• to praise

• ignore

• blame

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following best describes "Dexterity"?

• clumsiness

• laziness

• skill

• ignorance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does "Discord" mean?

• harmony

• agreement

• disagreement

• unity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"Eloquence" is the ability to:

• speak or write impressively

• remain silent

• confuse others

• forget easily

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does it mean to "Prevail"?

• fail

• surrender

• triumph

• retreat

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

To "Reconcile" means to:

• argue

• settle, make peace

• fight

• disrupt

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 the meaning of "Vengeance"?

• forgiveness

• revenge

• kindness

• mercy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4