Vocabulary Test (1-20)

Charlotte noticed that one of the birds in her backyard had bright blue feathers, unlike the others. She wondered if this was an example of an 'aberration.' What does the term 'aberration' mean?

• A deviation from the norm

• A typical example

• A scientific tool

• A type of plant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Olivia is working on a long report and wants to make it shorter without losing important information. Which word describes what Olivia is doing to the report?

• Capitulate

• Bolster

• Alleviate

• Abridge

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Jackson and Avery had a disagreement, but they resolved it in an amicable way. What does 'amicable' mean in this context?

• Confused

• Friendly

• Indifferent

• Hostile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Noah noticed that his classmates didn't seem to care about the results of the school election. Which word best describes their lack of interest or concern?

• Belligerent

• Apathy

• Adversity

• Astute

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'benevolent' mean?

• Cruel

• Generous

• Indifferent

• Aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Lily is known for her financial acumen. Which of the following behaviors would she most likely exhibit?

• Avoid making investments

• Spend money recklessly

• Invest wisely

• Ignore financial advice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

At a team meeting, Anika is known for her fiery personality, often expressing her opinions passionately. What would be the antithesis of Anika's fiery personality in this scenario?

• Loud voice

• Indifferent attitude

• Aggressive behavior

• Calm demeanor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

After a long day at work, Evelyn decides to take a short walk in her neighborhood. What is a possible effect of this activity?

• Alleviate stress

• Increase stress

• Induce sleep

• Cause fatigue

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

David is a detective working on a challenging case. What might he do to solve it?

• Ignore evidence

• Dismiss all leads

• Make an astute observation

• Avoid questioning witnesses

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Anika and Michael need to discuss a sensitive topic without anyone else knowing. What kind of meeting are they likely to arrange?

• Publicly announced

• Natural

• Clandestine

• Clamorous

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C