Vocabulary Quiz 1 (11th)

Which of the following best defines the word "tangible" as used in the sentence: "The detective searched for tangible evidence to support his theory"?

• Imaginary

• Physical and touchable

• Unclear

• Hidden

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence, "Her motives remained inscrutable, leaving everyone puzzled," what does "inscrutable" mean?

• Easy to understand

• Impossible to comprehend

• Annoying

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "ameliorate" mean in the sentence: "The new policies were designed to ameliorate the living conditions of the poor"?

• Worsen

• Improve

• Ignore

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, "The city streets were filled with a cacophony of car horns and shouting," what does "cacophony" mean?

• Silence

• Pleasant music

• Harsh, jarring noise

• Whisper

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "reticent" mean in the sentence: "He was reticent about sharing his personal life with colleagues"?

• Talkative

• Reserved or reluctant to speak

• Angry

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "Her dogmatic approach to teaching left little room for discussion," what does "dogmatic" mean?

• Flexible

• Stubbornly opinionated

• Uninterested

• Playful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "surfeit" mean in the sentence: "After the feast, there was a surfeit of food left over"?

• Shortage

• Excess

• Variety

• Scarcity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence, "His quixotic quest to end world hunger inspired many, though some thought it unrealistic," what does "quixotic" mean?

• Practical

• Idealistic but impractical

• Boring

• Cruel

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "morass" mean in the sentence: "The company found itself in a financial morass after the scandal"?

• Success

• Complicated or confusing situation

• Celebration

• Partnership

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence, "The group held clandestine meetings to avoid detection," what does "clandestine" mean?

• Open to the public

• Secret

• Boring

• Unplanned

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F