Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "adversary"?

• A friend who supports you

• Someone who opposes you

• A person who teaches you

• Someone who ignores you

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "alienate" mean in the context of social interactions?

• To include or welcome

• To isolate or separate

• To entertain or amuse

• To confuse or perplex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "artifice" mean in the context of the sentence: "The whole story was just an artifice to win our sympathy"?

• A genuine attempt

• A deceptive maneuver

• A heartfelt story

• A simple mistake

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the verb "coerce" mean?

• To persuade gently

• To cause to do through pressure or necessity

• To ignore completely

• To assist willingly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "A combination of emotional appeals and begging helped me coerce my parents into letting me go," what does "coerce" imply?

• Convince with kindness

• Force through pressure

• Suggest politely

• Allow freely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Why was the person not initially chosen for the kickball team?

• They were too skilled

• They were craven under pressure

• They were too confident

• They were too aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "liquidate" mean in a business context?

• To expand operations

• To dissolve, disband, or eliminate

• To hire more employees

• To increase product prices

Why might a company decide to liquidate?

• Due to several months of failing sales reports

• To enter a new market

• To celebrate a successful quarter

• To launch a new product line

Why is it considered ironic that Sheila met her demise by drowning?

• She was afraid of water.

• She was a world-class water skier.

• She never learned to swim.

• She disliked water sports.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What does the verb "exhilarate" mean?

• To make someone feel very happy or animated

• To make someone feel sad or depressed

• To make someone feel tired or exhausted

• To make someone feel confused or puzzled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4