8 ELA Unit 4 Vocab

What is the primary meaning of the word "acute"?

• a. Dull or blunt

• b. Sudden and severe

• c. Chronic and lingering

• d. Predictable and routine

In which sentence is "acute" used correctly?

• a. The patient experienced an acute pain that lasted for weeks.

• b. The knife had an acute edge, making it suitable for cutting.

• c. The athlete's performance showed signs of acute laziness.

• d. The meeting had an acute agenda that lasted for hours.

How would you define the term "deliberate"?

• a. Carefully thought out or planned

• b. Hasty and impulsive

• c. Random and spontaneous

• d. Unintentional and accidental

Choose the correct sentence using the word "deliberate."

• a. The team made a deliberate effort to win the game.

• b. The car accident was a deliberate act of fate.

• c. His actions were deliberate, showing no consideration for consequences.

• d. The decision was made in a deliberate and careless manner.

What does the word "endeavor" mean?

• a. A difficult obstacle

• b. A short-lived effort

• c. A sincere and determined effort

• d. A random occurrence

In which context is the word "endeavor" appropriately used?

• a. The students made an endeavor to fail the exam.

• b. The company's endeavor for innovation led to significant breakthroughs.

• c. His endeavor in procrastination impressed his peers.

• d. The scientist's endeavor resulted in a complete lack of progress.

What is the best definition of the word "forestall"?

• a. To prevent or obstruct beforehand

• b. To encourage and promote

• c. To ignore and overlook

• d. To react after an event has occurred

Choose the correct sentence using the word "forestall."

• a. The manager tried to forestall the project's success.

• b. The new law was designed to forestall future environmental disasters.

• c. Her procrastination did nothing to forestall the impending deadline.

• d. The teacher's encouragement helped forestall student achievement.

How would you define the term "guttural"?

• a. Soft and melodic

• b. Harsh and throaty

• c. High-pitched and shrill

• d. Muted and muffled

In which sentence is "guttural" used correctly?

• a. The baby's laughter was guttural and pleasant.

• b. The guttural sound of the engine indicated a problem.

• c. The singer's voice was too guttural for the romantic song.

• d. The orchestra produced a guttural melody that captivated the audience.