The Nickel Boys Vocab Quiz 3 HONORS

What is the meaning of the word "lurid" as used in the following sentence? "The newspaper article described the crime in lurid detail."

• Dull and uninteresting

• Vivid and shocking

• Brief and concise

• Unclear and confusing

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which word best describes someone who is "recalcitrant"?

• Obedient

• Stubbornly resistant

• Cheerful

• Generous

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

In the context of a school, what does "truancy" refer to?

• Attending all classes

• Skipping school without permission

• Participating in sports

• Studying after school

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the denotation of the word "crony"?

• A close friend or companion

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

• A place to study

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What does the word "fastidious" mean?

• Careless

• Very attentive to detail

• Quick to anger

• Easily bored

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Fill in the blank: The teacher’s __________ made the lesson more engaging, as students could easily follow the rise and fall of her voice.

Hint: Starts with I

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• "Passed away" instead of "died"

• "Jumped" instead of "leaped"

• "Ran" instead of "walked"

• "Ate" instead of "consumed"

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "mottled" in the sentence: "The old book’s cover was mottled with age spots"?

• Covered with spots or patches of color

• Completely clean

• Torn and shredded

• Bright and shiny

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: His explanation was so __________ that no one understood what he meant.
HINT: Starts with N

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the tone created by the word "poignant" in a story?

• Humorous and lighthearted

• Deeply moving and emotional

• Angry and aggressive

• Boring and dull

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4