Vocab Review- Part 1

Multiple Choice

After winning the prestigious award, Mary received an enthusiastic ________ from the audience for her accomplishments

• banal

• arrogate

• germane

• encomium

Multiple Choice

While discussing historical influences on modern culture, he kept his comments _____ to the main topic without going off on tangents.

• banal

• germane

• coherent

• arrogate

Multiple Choice

The research was able to ______ her theory with a collection of solid evidence gathered over several years.

• germane

• arrogate

• substantiate

• encomium

Multiple Choice

Some leaders try to ______ power that doesn’t belong to them, ignoring the rights and roles of others.

• arrogate

• temporize

• reconnaissance

• germane

Multiple Choice

Despite the complex topic, his speech was so well-organized and ______ that everyone could easily understand his argument.

• banal

• emulate

• coherent

• arrogate