AVID 10 Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 1-8 Review

What does the word "compensate" mean?

• To make something larger

• To provide money or make up for a loss or disadvantage

• To construct or build

What is the definition of "formidable"?

• Easily conquerable

• Inspiring fear or respect due to being powerful or impressive

• Lacking courage or determination

Choose the correct definition for "innocuous":

• Extremely harmful or dangerous

• Harmless or unlikely to cause harm

• Having a negative impact

What does "constitute" mean?

• To destroy or eliminate

• To form or make up a whole

• To investigate thoroughly

What is the definition of "derive"?

• To give or provide

• To obtain or come from a source

• To analyze deeply

What does a "sector" refer to?

• A flaw

• a commonly used space

• an area or portion that is distinct from others

How would you define "affect" as a verb?

• To be influenced by something

• To provide support or help

• To calculate precisely

What is the meaning of "commission" as a noun?

• A formal instruction or authority to perform a task

• A monetary reward for good behavior

• A long, detailed report

What does it mean to "abridge" a text?

• To extend or make longer

• To shorten or condense it while retaining the core meaning

• To create a summary

What does "ameliorate" mean?

• To worsen or make something bad

• To improve or make something better

• To divide into parts