Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

What does the verb "admonish" mean?

• To praise highly

• To caution or advise against something

• To ignore completely

• To celebrate

Which of the following best describes a "breach"?

• A type of plant

• A closed and secure area

• An opening or gap, rupture, rift

• A peaceful agreement

What is a "brigand"?

• A type of soldier

• A bandit, robber, outlaw, highwayman

• A law enforcement officer

• A merchant

The adjective "circumspect" means:

• Reckless and careless

• Careful, cautious

• Quick and hasty

• Unpredictable

To "commandeer" something means to:

• Return it to its owner

• Destroy it completely

• Seize it for military or official use

• Sell it at a market

Which word describes something that is "cumbersome"?

• Easy to handle

• Clumsy, hard to handle; slow moving

• Lightweight and portable

• Fast and efficient

What is a "deadlock"?

• A type of lock used on doors

• A standstill resulting from the opposition of two equal forces or factions

• A quick resolution to a problem

• A type of negotiation

"Debris" refers to:

• A type of plant

• Scattered fragments, wreckage

• A complete structure

• A type of animal

To "diffuse" something means to:

• Concentrate it in one place

• Spread or scatter freely or widely

• Hide it from view

• Destroy it completely

A "dilemma" is:

• A simple and easy decision

• A difficult or perplexing situation or problem

• A type of celebration

• A straightforward solution