English 11: Vocabulary 7 Practice

English 11: Vocabulary 7 Practice

​interloper: (n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

​synonyms: trespasser, meddler, buttinsky

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The crowd was so eager to see the band perform that they resented the opening singer as an interloper.​

​intrinsic: (adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part

​synonyms: immanent, organic

antonyms: extrinsic, external, outward​

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It had been my father's favorite book when he was my age, but for me it held little intrinsic interest. ​

inveigh: (v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

​synonyms: harangue, remonstrate

antonyms: acclaim, glorify, extol​

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You should not inveigh against the plan with quite so much vigor until you have read it. ​

​lassitude: (n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

​synonyms: fatigue, lethargy, torpor, languor

antonym: energy, vitality, animation, liveliness​

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On some days I am overcome by lassitude at the thought of so many more years of schooling.

​millennium: (n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy

​synonyms: chiliad, golden age

antonym: doomsday​

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In 1999 an argument raged over whether 2000 or 2001 would mark the beginning of the new millennium. ​

Multiple Choice

Marian Wright Edelman has never succumbed to _________ but has instead remained a tireless advocate of children's rights since the 1960s.

• interloper

• intrinsic

• inveigh

• lassitude

• millennium

Multiple Choice

In stating that "All men are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, " the Declaration of Independence proclaims the ______________ value of every human being.

• interloper

• intrinsic

• inveigh

• lassitude

• millennium

Multiple Choice

"I'm sure your every wish will be granted," I assured the demanding child, my tongue firmly in my cheek, "when and if the _____________ ever comes!"

• interloper

• intrinsic

• inveigh

• lassitude

• millennium

Multiple Choice

After the unexpected defeat, the members of the team wanted to be alone and regarded anyone who entered the locker rooms as a(n) ______________.

• interloper

• intrinsic

• inveigh

• lassitude

• millennium

Multiple Choice

It is easy to ____________ against "dirty politics," but less easy to play a positive role, however small, in the political process.

• interloper

• intrinsic

• inveigh

• lassitude

• millennium