Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'extravagant' mean?

• Eagerness; passionate interest in the pursuit of something

• Going beyond what is deserved or justifiable

• Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes in mood

• To conquer or overpower by superior force

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who believes events are fixed in advance?

• Bigot

• Intuitive

• Fatalist

• Zealot

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of 'sanctify'?

• To move about in great numbers

• To expel from a country

• To purify or free from sin

• To hesitate or waver in action

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 means 'an act of rejoicing'?

• Intuition

• Animation

• Pretense

• Jubilation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'ostentatious' mean?

• Extremely concerned and careful with the treatment of details

• Characterized by pretentious or conspicuous display

• Easily seen or noticed

• Not clearly defined or expressed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of 'tyranny'?

• Oppressive power, especially by government

• Quick and ready insight

• A place or state of temporary suffering

• Stubborn and complete intolerance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means 'to set free from confinement or control'?

• Sustain

• Subdue

• Liberate

• Deport

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'meticulous' mean?

• Extremely concerned and careful with the treatment of details

• Incapable of giving clear or effective expression

• To support the weight of

• To expel from a country

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The dog birthday party was ____________ but everyone had a great time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I told my mom she was fickle when she changed her mind about watching the show. She was acting ______________.

• extravagant

• mercurial

• zeal

• subdued

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4