Vocabulary and Word Meanings Quiz

Which word is a synonym for "aversion"?

• Liking

• Distaste

• Open

• Tribute

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 it mean to "equivocate"?

• To praise someone

• To speak ambiguously in order to mislead or deceive

• To be excessively forward

• To be open and clear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is a synonym for "equivocate"?

• Evade

• Clarify

• Praise

• Hide

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 "esoteric" mean?

• Open to everyone

• Intended for or understood by only a small group of people

• Not concealed

• Annoying

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which is a synonym for "scrupulous"?

• Careless

• Negligent

• Meticulous

• Open

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

How does "equivocating" affect communication?

• It makes the message clear

• It misleads or deceives the listener

• It praises the listener

• It is open and honest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of the word "bedraggled"?

• Wet, limp, messy

• Neat, dapper

• Very wealthy

• Worthy of imitation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is a synonym for "bedraggled"?

• Unkempt

• Opulent

• Ornate

• Exemplary

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 "exacerbate" mean?

• To increase the severity of; to aggravate

• To set off or apart

• To be necessary

• To make with lavish decorations

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is an antonym for "opulent"?

• Squalid, scarce

• Transparent, clear

• Unnecessary

• Plain, simple

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A