Vocabulary Quiz: Words in Context

Which word means "a state of being deprived of basic necessities"?

• solace

• privation

• avocation

• renaissance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word "melancholy"?

• sudden realization

• deep sadness

• temporary

• comfort

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best describes "a temporary arrangement"?

• provisional

• bereft

• epiphany

• fortuitous

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "avocation" mean?

• main job

• hobby or minor occupation

• sadness

• comfort

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 refers to "a sudden realization or insight"?

• introspection

• epiphany

• solace

• privation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the sentence where "solace" is used correctly.

• She found solace in listening to music after a stressful day.

• He had a solace of hobbies to choose from.

• The solace of the city was overwhelming.

• Solace means to lose something important.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Select the sentence that best uses the word "bereft".

• The bereft weather was sunny and warm.

• After the loss of her pet, she felt completely bereft.

• He was bereft with excitement for the trip.

• The bereft of the story was confusing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses "fortuitous" correctly?

• It was fortuitous that we met at the store by chance.

• The fortuitous plan was carefully organized.

• She felt fortuitous after losing her keys.

• He was fortuitous about his future.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "introspection".

• After some introspection, he understood his true feelings.

• The introspection of the city was beautiful.

• She introspection her homework quickly.

• Introspection means to celebrate loudly.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which sentence best demonstrates the correct use of "renaissance"?

• The city experienced a renaissance in art and culture.

• He renaissance his homework every night.

• The renaissance of the car was broken.

• She felt renaissance after the test.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F