Vocab Quiz 5

To lessen or to calm is to

• benign

• assuage

• persevere

Another word for disapproval is --

• erratic

• onslaught

• disapprobation

Which one of these words is not a synonym for erratic?

• irregular

• unsure

• unstable

• unpredictable,

Native Americans are (a)   to North America; they were here when Europeans arrived.

An (a)   of yellow jackets stung me over 15 times after I accidentally stepped on their nest.

The weather is quite ______ for a wedding; temperatures will be in the mid-70s and there will be no wind.

• auspicious

• benign

• contentious

For proper ____ and learning, it's important to listen well and take notes often.

• erratic behavior

• perseverance

• edification

While James has a (a)   attitude towards anyone who disagrees with him, his twin brother is kind and accepting of everyone's opinions.

I quavered when I saw the pitbull approach me, but I was instantly relieved by her (a)   disposition.

I knew Amelia had been bitten by a zombie when I saw her ___ walking towards me.

• erratic

• erratically

• contentiously