Vocabulary Review List #3

Which of the following sentences uses the word "exemplify" correctly?

• The soup at the restaurant was so good; it exemplified my grandmother's cooking.

• He will exemplify the dance team at the national competition next month.

• The student's perfect attendance exemplified her commitment to education.

• The weather was exemplifying a typical summer day with its high humidity.

What does the term "rhetoric" refer to?

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

• A type of fabric used in ancient Greek clothing.

• The study of numbers and their operations.

• A medical procedure to correct speech impediments.

Which of the following best defines "meticulous"?

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

• Being reckless or taking unnecessary risks.

• Having a strong or exaggerated sense of smell.

• Moving in a stealthy or secretive manner.

Choose the sentence where "mitigate" is used correctly.

• She tried to mitigate her responsibilities by delegating tasks to her team.

• The bright colors on the wall mitigate the size of the room.

• To mitigate the heat, they installed air conditioning in the house.

• He mitigated his chances of winning by arriving late to the race.

Which of the following is an example of something "incongruous"?

• A cat peacefully sleeping in a sunny spot.

• A smartphone in a historical drama set in the 18th century.

• A student studying in a library.

• A fish swimming in a pond.

What is an "anecdote"?

• A type of rare mineral.

• A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

• A detailed analysis of the components of a substance.

• A mathematical formula used to solve equations.

Which of the following is a "euphemism"?

• "Passed away" instead of "died".

• "Jump" when referring to skydiving.

• "Laugh" when someone tells a joke.

• "Run" when participating in a marathon.

What does it mean to be a "proponent" of something?

• To be strongly against it.

• To have no opinion on the matter.

• To be a supporter or advocate of it.

• To be the inventor or creator of it.

Which of the following best describes a "conscientious" person?

• Someone who acts without considering the consequences.

• Someone who is governed by or made according to one's inner sense of what is right.

• Someone who is always confused and indecisive.

• Someone who is known for their exceptional musical talent.

What does "ambivalence" mean?

• The presence of two different and conflicting emotions about something.

• A clear and determined decision-making process.

• The state of being similar to something else.

• A feeling of extreme excitement and happiness.