12th Grade Vocabulary Assessment

What is the most accurate definition of "forgo"?

• To go ahead with a plan

• To give up or do without

• To forget temporarily

• To move forward quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which sentence uses "frenzied" correctly?

• The frenzied shoppers rushed through the store during the holiday sale

• The frenzied lake was perfectly still at sunset

• She made a frenzied decision after careful consideration

• The frenzied flower grew slowly in the garden

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Reverberates" most closely means:

• To absorb completely

• To stop suddenly

• To echo or resound

• To move forward

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "tauter":

• The rope became tauter as more weight was added

• The tauter child played in the sandbox

• She spoke in a tauter voice

• The tauter weather caused rain

A "malady" is best described as:

• A celebration or festival

• A type of musical instrument

• A disease or illness

• A formal greeting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which example best illustrates a "maverick"?

• A person who follows all rules strictly

• An independent-minded person who refuses to conform

• Someone who never expresses opinions

• A traditional leader

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The word "chagrin" most closely means:

• Excitement

• Happiness

• Embarrassment or distress

• Satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Invigorating" is best defined as:

• Making one feel tired

• Making one feel weak

• Making one feel bored

• Making one feel energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "overt"?

• Her overt feelings were impossible to detect

• The spy made an overt attempt to hide

• His overt disapproval was clear to everyone

• The overt secret was well-kept

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

"Terse" communication is characterized by:

• Being long and detailed

• Being brief and to the point

• Being friendly and warm

• Being unclear and vague

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B