modified- Lesson 5 Vocabulary Quiz

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word.

The acrimonious tone in the courtroom suggested that the lawsuit was about much more than just the price of a fence.

• bitter

• understanding

• forgiving

• calm

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word.

Hannah's ambivalence about the book made her put it down for weeks at a time, yet never abandon it.

• mixed feelings

• strong feelings

• warm feelings

• nostalgic feelings

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There was a cessation of outdoor practice during the heat wave.

• rescheduling

• continuation

• stoppage

• relaxation

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The inexorable growth of kudzu has enabled the vine to grow rampant throughout the southeastern U.S., often covering cars, billboards, and even houses in its path.

• beautiful

• unwelcome

• remarkable

• relentless

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Monique's infatuation with Thai cooking lasted only until she discovered Brazilian food.

• obsession

• experimentation

• skill

• future

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Javin's affinity for soccer started when he attended

his cousin's matches as a little boy.

• attraction

• talent

• longing

• repulsion

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The dentist's cheery personality engendered calm in her patients.

• destroyed

• produced

• exaggerated

• repressed

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Marina should have known that the loud music would exacerbate her headache.

• worsen

• improve

• extend

• mask

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For days after running the marathon, Scott's appetite was insatiable.

• strong

• suppressed

• increased

• greedy

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Airline passengers can be searched for illicit materials.

• approved

• expensive

• dangerous

• improper