Vocabulary Mastery Quiz: Wordly Wise Book 4, Lesson 14

Language Arts

Grade 4th

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY

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1. What does plunge (n.) mean?

A loud noise.

A sudden dive or fall.

A bright light.

A slow increase in size.

Plunge (n.) refers to a sudden dive or fall, not a slow increase, loud noise, or bright light.

Explanation

Plunge (n.) refers to a sudden dive or fall, not a slow increase, loud noise, or bright light.

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Enhance your vocabulary with key terms from BPS Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 14. This educational resource is designed to improve language comprehension and usage skills, crucial for academic success.

2. What does relent (v.) mean?

To have no effect on strictness.

To become less strict.

To increase strictness.

To remain constant in strictness.

The correct definition of relent is to become less strict or harsh in a given situation.

Explanation

The correct definition of relent is to become less strict or harsh in a given situation.

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3. What does the verb 'submit' mean?

4. To avoid giving something to someone for their decision.

5. To demand something from someone without offering anything in return.

3. To refuse to give in to someone or something.

1. To give to someone to look over or decide about.2. To give in to someone or something.

The correct answers describe 'submit' as either giving something to someone for their judgement or yielding to someone or something.

Explanation

The correct answers describe 'submit' as either giving something to someone for their judgement or yielding to someone or something.

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4. What does the word 'trudge' mean as a verb?

To stand completely still

To skip merrily along

To walk slowly and heavily, as though with great effort.

To run at full speed

The correct definition of 'trudge' involves a slow and heavy walking motion, indicating significant effort.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'trudge' involves a slow and heavy walking motion, indicating significant effort.

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5. Afford (v.)

1. To be unable to pay for.

3. To take away; to remove.

1. To be able to pay for.2. To be able to do.3. To give; to provide.

2. To be unable to do.

The word 'afford' means to have the financial means to pay for something, have the ability to do something, or to provide something. The incorrect options provided are opposite in meaning to the correct definition of 'afford.'

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6. Boast (v.)

2. To shy away from acknowledging one's accomplishments.

1. To talk with too much pride in oneself or in what one owns or has done; to brag.2. To... 1. To talk with too much pride in oneself or in what one owns or has done; to brag.2. To have and to take a proper pride in having.

3. To show indifference towards one's possessions.

1. To express humility and modesty in one's achievements.

Boasting involves excessive pride and bragging about oneself or one's achievements, which is contrary to expressing humility or indifference. It can also involve taking proper pride in one's possessions or accomplishments, making it a complex term with dual meanings.

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7. Boast (n.)

A moment of silence

A gesture of apology

A humble remark

An act of boasting.

The correct definition of 'boast (n.)' is an act of boasting, which refers to speaking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'boast (n.)' is an act of boasting, which refers to speaking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

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8. What is the definition of a chord (n.)?

A unit of measurement for the distance of a circular arc.

Three or more notes of music played together.

A type of line segment that connects two points on a circle.

A musical instrument made of strings that is plucked or strummed.

In music theory, a chord is defined as three or more notes played together simultaneously to create harmony.

Explanation

In music theory, a chord is defined as three or more notes played together simultaneously to create harmony.

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9. Exceptional (adj.)

Below average

Average

Mediocre

Unusually good

The word exceptional is used to describe something that is out of the ordinary in a positive way, meaning it is unusually good.

Explanation

The word exceptional is used to describe something that is out of the ordinary in a positive way, meaning it is unusually good.

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10. What is the meaning of 'fortunate' (adj.)?

Unlucky

Destined

Favorable

Lucky.

The correct meaning of 'fortunate' is 'lucky'. While 'favorable' may seem similar, the term 'fortunate' specifically implies a sense of luck or good fortune.

Explanation

The correct meaning of 'fortunate' is 'lucky'. While 'favorable' may seem similar, the term 'fortunate' specifically implies a sense of luck or good fortune.

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11. Fringe (n.)

3. A term used to describe a state of confusion or disarray.

2. A group of people with extreme political views.

1. An edge made of short lengths of material such as thread, used to decorate clothes, curtains, etc.2. An outside... 1. An edge made of short lengths of material such as thread, used to decorate clothes, curtains, etc.2. An outside edge.

1. A type of popular hairstyle in the 1980s.

The correct answer defines 'fringe' as a type of decorative edge or outside edge, not relevant to hairstyle, political views, or confusion.

Explanation

The correct answer defines 'fringe' as a type of decorative edge or outside edge, not relevant to hairstyle, political views, or confusion.

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12. Humble (adj.)

4. Arrogant and boastful.

3. Extravagant and ostentatious.

1. Plain and simple.2. Not proud; modest.

5. Elaborate and flamboyant.

The correct definition of 'humble' is 'not proud; modest' and 'plain and simple'. The incorrect answers provided are antonyms of humble, representing qualities such as extravagant, ostentatious, arrogant, boastful, and flamboyant, which are the opposite of humble.

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13. Humble (v.)

To rebuild or repair something.

To bring down to defeat.

To elevate to a position of power or authority.

To praise or boast about oneself excessively.

The verb 'humble' means to lower in status or importance, not to praise or elevate oneself. It does not involve rebuilding or repairing, but rather reducing or defeating.

Explanation

The verb 'humble' means to lower in status or importance, not to praise or elevate oneself. It does not involve rebuilding or repairing, but rather reducing or defeating.

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14. What is a meadow (n.)?

A large body of water surrounded by land.

A field of grass or wildflowers.

A tall building used for multiple purposes.

A type of small bird commonly found in forests.

A meadow is a field of grass or wildflowers, typically found in rural or countryside areas.

Explanation

A meadow is a field of grass or wildflowers, typically found in rural or countryside areas.

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15. What is the definition of 'melancholy' as an adjective?

Confused and lost.

Enthusiastic and cheerful.

Energetic and happy.

Filled with sorrow; very sad.

Melancholy is often associated with a deep, introspective sadness that pervades one's emotions.

Explanation

Melancholy is often associated with a deep, introspective sadness that pervades one's emotions.

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16. What is the definition of melancholy (n.)?

A type of loud music genre.

A state of sadness.

A medical condition affecting the skin.

An extreme state of happiness.

Melancholy is a noun that refers to a deep feeling of sadness or a gloomy state of mind. It is the opposite of extreme happiness, not a music genre or a medical condition affecting the skin.

Explanation

Melancholy is a noun that refers to a deep feeling of sadness or a gloomy state of mind. It is the opposite of extreme happiness, not a music genre or a medical condition affecting the skin.

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17. Obstinate (adj.)

Determined and adaptable.

Flexible and compromising.

Not willing to give in; stubborn.

Open-minded and cooperative.

The term 'obstinate' specifically refers to someone who is not willing to give in and is stubborn, which contrasts with being determined, flexible, adaptable, compromising, open-minded, or cooperative.

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18. Plead (v.)

1. To cook food in an oven or over an open flame.

3. To calculate mathematical equations quickly.

1. To ask for something that is felt to be very important; to beg.2. To respond to a charge by... 1. To ask for something that is felt to be very important; to beg.2. To respond to a charge by a court of law.

2. To make a sudden loud sound like a cat.

The verb 'plead' does not involve cooking, making loud sounds, or mathematical calculations. It specifically refers to asking for something important or responding to a legal charge.

Explanation

The verb 'plead' does not involve cooking, making loud sounds, or mathematical calculations. It specifically refers to asking for something important or responding to a legal charge.

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19. Plunge (v.).

1. To throw oneself into.2. To push or force quickly.3. To drop sharply.

5. To retreat cautiously.

4. To climb slowly.

6. To float gently.

The verb 'plunge' typically refers to actions that involve sudden or swift movements downward or forward, rather than slow or cautious approaches or gentle motions.

Explanation

The verb 'plunge' typically refers to actions that involve sudden or swift movements downward or forward, rather than slow or cautious approaches or gentle motions.

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