Unit 9 Vocab Pre-Quiz

Definition: a sudden desire to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea.

On a ___________________, Devin decided to jump in the river.

• resume

• species

• unscathed

• whim

Definition: sudden or unexpected.

My brother often does unexpected tricks while biking. Once he did an _________wheelie on a mountain trail!

Synonyms quick, sharp

Antonyms deliberate, gradual

• abate

• abnormal

• abrupt

• accelerate

Definition: to disturb either physically or emotionally; to shake up.

Any mention of the fighting tended to _____________her; she always started to cry.

Synonyms: disturb, trouble, upset

Antonyms: calm, lull, soothe

• agitate

• abode

• dismal

• acknowledge

Definition: not honest; willing to abuse power.

The ____________ businessman accepted bribes in exchange for special favors.

Synonyms: crooked, dishonest, untrustworthy

Antonyms: decent, honest, moral

• causal

• corrupt

• covet

• dependent

Definition: to make speechless with amazement.

Al was ___________ when he found out he had won the lottery .

Synonyms: astonish, bewilder, stun

• acrid

• docile

• dumbfound

• potential

Definition: shockingly noticeable or evident, usually in a disgraceful way.

Annette committed a __________ error: She forgot to put on her seat belt.

Synonyms: striking, undisguised

Antonyms: hidden, concealed

• ensue

• flagrant

• hybrid

• impede

Definition: very dirty; covered with dirt or soot.

The buildings quickly became _____________ because they were next to the industrial buildings and smokestacks.

Antonyms: clean, pure

• grimy

• admonish

• anonymous

• homage

Definition: unable to read or write.

For centuries, letter writers helped people who were __________ by reading and writing letters for them.

Antonyms: literate

• vista

• retort

• vicious

• illiterate

Definition: very angry; furious.

My mom was ___________ when I forgot to pick up my little brother from school.

Synonyms: angry, incensed

Antonyms: happy

• homicide

• irate

• permanent

• persist

Definition: to prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack.

Don't pretend you weren't eavesdropping; I saw you _____________in the shadows.

Synonyms creep, sneak, snoop

• lurk

• mellow

• exuberant

• pique