Vocab Quiz #3

In the face of great _____, Sarah's determination and resilience shone brightly, helping her overcome every challenge that came her way.

• adversity

• echelon

• complexity

• congruency

The horror movie was so _____ that even the bravest students couldn't resist covering their eyes during the most gruesome scenes.

• aesthetic

• macabre

• convoluted

• intrepid

As the teacher recited a _____ of historical events, the students struggled to stay engaged, wishing for a more interactive lesson.

• ambiance

• dialectic

• soliloquy
• litany

Witnessing the suspicious character _____ from the scene, the detective quickly gave chase, hoping to apprehend the suspect before they could escape.

• reprimand

• conciliate

• usurp

• abscond

The scientist presented _____ evidence that the Earth revolves around the sun, leaving no room for doubt or dispute among his peers.

• intrepid

• hapless

• fatuous

• irrefutable

Despite the _____ comments from her classmates, Emma confidently pursued her unique interests, undeterred by the opinions of others.

• fatuous

• correlating

• inexplicable

• surreptitious

Failing to address the issue promptly could _____ the problem, making it more difficult to resolve in the long run.

• exacerbate

• contradict

• predicate

• emit

As a young officer, Mark worked hard to climb the _____ of the military, eventually earning a position of higher command and authority.

• empathies

• cremations

• echelons

• generations

The ambitious villain sought to _____ the throne, plotting to seize power and control without any legitimate claim.

• sporadic

• meander

• censure

• usurp

Through acts of kindness and understanding, the mediator was able to _____ the conflicting parties, fostering a sense of trust and cooperation.

• erupt

• corrupt

• conciliate

• gentrificate