Grade 11 Vocabulary Power Unit 3 Test

The minister’s reputation was above scandal.

• innocuous

• irreproachable

• skeptical

• monitory

My cat Rudy cornered the frightened mouse in the garage.

• discreet

• noxious

• timorous

• miscreant

After the accident, Mr. Lopez was charged with only a minor crime.

• misdemeanor

• misnomer

• misapprehension

• misfortune

People were forced to leave their homes because poisonous fumes were leaking from the wrecked truck.

• timorous

• noxious

• discreet

• monitory

The innumerable laws are contained in 136 volumes in the library.

• irreproachable

• monitory

• myriad

• timorous

Sally’s anonymous person who confers a benefit helped her pay tuition throughout her first year at college.

• benefactor

• remnant

• soothsayer

• rudiment

Losing his wallet was just the latest example of his recent bad luck.

• innocence

• admonition

• vertigo

• misfortune

Middle ear infections sometimes cause dizziness.

• alacrity

• monitor

• tranquility

• vertigo

Although she was doubtful the herb would be useful, she gave it a try.

• nocuous

• skeptical

• obnoxious

• timorous

The banker said he was forced to steal the money because he was broke.

• misappropriate

• monitor

• admonish

• misprize