E9A VOCAB REVIEW - LIST #2

Going into this review, what is your level of confidence with the List 2 words?

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What does the word CATALYST mean?

• a subtle difference in meaning

• a feeling of alarm or dread

• a formal command to do something

• something that causes and event to happen

What is the definition of the word RESCIND?

• It is a verb that means to "officially cancel."

• It is an adjective that means "having more than one possible meaning."

• It is a noun that means "filled to satisfaction."

• It is a noun that means "filled to satisfaction."

Would a person most likely be disappointed if they entered into a lease for a new apartment and the landlord, two days later, RESCINDED the lease without explanation?

• Yes, the person would be disappointed.

• No, the person would not be disappointed.

Which word is a verb that means to "laugh at with contempt"?

• FLAUNT

• RESCIND

• FLOUT

• MANDATE

Which adverb (a word that describes a verb / -ly) would best fit this sentence?

Roberta's fingers ______ moved across the piano keys as she played The Études by Frédéric Chopin.

What is the definition of the word NUANCE?

• to be filled to satisfaction with food or drink

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion

• a feeling of alarm or dread

• occurring by happy chance

Is the word AMBIGUOUS being used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?

Mr. Ambrose's AMBIGUOUS directions to the social studies class made the assignment easy to understand and complete.

• The word is used correctly.

• The word is not used correctly.

Draw a person in front of this house who is filled with TREPIDATION about entering the building. (Ms. Nelson will award an individual prize for quality art!)

The word REPLETE means ________________.

• deeply filled or permeated

• a slight difference in meaning

• having more than one possible meaning

• undesirably noticeable