Vocabulary Unit Review Units 1-3

coming each year, once a year, or lasting a year

• annual

• basic

• semi-annual

• recall

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'annual' because it means occurring once a year or lasting for a year.

having to do with the main or starting point of something

• basic

• competition

• annual

• dismiss

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'basic' because it refers to something related to the main or starting point.

trying to outdo others; a game or contest

• competition

• recall

• basic

• portion

Answer explanation

Competition refers to a game or contest where individuals try to outdo others. It is the correct choice in this context.

an agreement or understanding that can be enforced by law

• contract

• contact

• annual

• basic

Answer explanation

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement or understanding. It is the correct choice because it is the only option that fits the definition.

send away or permit to leave

• dismiss

• neglect

• recall

• obtain

Answer explanation

To send away or permit to leave is to dismiss. This is the correct choice.

to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through

• neglect

• care

• attention

• sponsor

Answer explanation

To neglect means to fail to follow through or hold back care or attention. In this context, neglect is the correct choice.

to get a gain through some effort

• obtain

• recall

• portion

• sponsor

Answer explanation

To obtain means to get or acquire something, often through effort. In this context, it refers to gaining something. Therefore, the correct choice is 'obtain'.

a section of piece; a part of the whole; a serving of food

• portion

• basic

• stern

• recall

Answer explanation

A portion is a section or part of the whole. In this context, it refers to a serving of food. Therefore, the correct answer is 'portion'.

to bring back to mind; to ask to return

• recall

• sponsor

• stern

• basic

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'recall' because it means to bring back to mind or ask to return.

Wow. You are really full of yourself aren't you? This describes a person with a lot of:____________.

• vanity

• thaw

• urgent

• qualify

Answer explanation

This person is described as having a lot of vanity, which means they are excessively proud of themselves.