Vocabulary Unit 1

What is the meaning of the word proliferate? 

• to reproduce or spread rapidly
• conquer by force
• to tease
• firm

"When the new wore off his grandfather's watch, and carrying it became a day's burdensome task, Jem no longer felt the necessity of ascertaining the hour every five minutes."
What might the word "ascertaining" mean in the above passage?

• bragging
• making certain of 
• pulling
• embarassing

An antonym for autonomy would be 

• togetherness
• bandwagon
• independence 
• rational

What is the meaning of austere?

• lenient
• dull, flat
•  independence
• hazy, vague

As usual, Jeff was ___________ dressed for dinner at the white house. 

• rotund
• gape
• impeccably
• imperceptible

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word coveted?

• My grandpa thanked me when I brought him a chocolate bar.
• The police officer was arrested for taking bribes.
• When I took the CD back, the store gave me a full refund.
• For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted a puppy.

The reiteration of a word or phrase for emphasis means...

• Pathos
• Didactic
• Allegory
• Repetition

Do you think our daughter will ______ in awe when she sees her birthday present is a bunch of grapes?

• parched
• gape
• frenzy
• deplored

Placid is a word that can be used to describe....

• a tornado
• a lake
• a birthday party
• a football game

Maria was in a terrible predicament. She had accidentally agreed to go to the dance with two different boys! Another word for predicament would be...

• place
• decision 
• tv show
• situation