AVID 10 Vocabulary 3/4

In which of the following uses the word "condescending" correctly?

• The music got louder and louder, with a condescending conclusion.

• He was very arrogant and his tone was very condescending.

• I had a hard time hiking up the condescending slope.

• I had such a fun, condescending time at the water park.

In which sentence is the word "arcane" used correctly?

• Susan stood out when she wore an arcane dress to the dance.

• The way they were whispering made me think they were discussing something arcane.

• Please give me money for the arcane.

• They discovered arcane with the old Mayan artifacts.

What does the word "infer" mean?

• to deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning

• to leave out or exclude

• to have a mutual relationship or connection

• not or no longer needed or useful

What does the word "omit" mean?

• existing but not yet developed; hidden

• not or no longer needed or useful

• to deduce of conclude from evidence or reasoning

• to leave out or exclude

In which sentence is the word "ambiguous" used correctly?

• I did not understand my teacher's directions because they were ambiguous.

• The frog was ambiguous because it could live in water and on land.

• The color of her shirt was so bright and ambiguous, it hurt my eyes.

• I was very tired and had trouble getting out of my ambiguous bed.

In which sentence is the word "ambiguous" used correctly?

• I did not understand my teacher's directions because they were ambiguous.

• The frog was ambiguous because it could live in water and on land.

• The color of her shirt was so bright and ambiguous, it hurt my eyes.

• I was very tired and had trouble getting out of my ambiguous bed.

In which sentence is the word "compose" used correctly?

• I often compose the way things work.

• For her birthday, her mom gave her a compose.

• Later today, I want to compose a poem.

• Maybe someday, we will compose to California.

What is the meaning of the word "correlate"?

• famous or respected

• unable to be affected by

• to have a mutual connection or relationship

• not or no longer needed or useful

Which sentence uses the word "facilitate" correctly?

• The translator will facilitate the conversation between the immigrant and the lawyer.

• The facilitate from the chemical reaction was impressive.

• She wore a vest made of silk and facilitate.

• The facilitate was no longer open for discussion.

What does the word "compensate" mean?

• a direct or natural consequence or result

• make an action or process easier

• make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant

• unable to be affected by