Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz

What could 'endure' also mean in the context of a long, tiring situation?

• tolerate

• request

• despair

Answer explanation

I couldn't bear another minute on the bus, but the driver announced our arrival just in time.

What could 'pathos' mean in the context of a school play that moved people to tears?

• reiteration

• melancholy

• imply

Answer explanation

The choice 'sadness' in the play evoked strong emotions and made everyone cry.

Abigail, representing the defense, managed to sway the jury with her __________ evidence. What kind of evidence did she present?

• repetitive

• compelling

• enduring

Answer explanation

The jury decided for the defense due to the strong evidence, which was convincing and compelling.

Abigail is about to __________ a unique wish to the newlyweds. What does she do?

• endure

• melancholy

• propose

Answer explanation

The best man usually suggests a special wish to the new husband and wife.

What kind of dream is Hillary having where she is simultaneously running and flying?

• sad

• thrilling

• recurrent

Answer explanation

Hillary has a recurring dream where she is running and flying at the same time.

Aiden's ________ performance made everyone rise and applaud.

• repetitive

• thrilling

• melancholy

Answer explanation

The sports kid's exciting show made everyone stand and clap.

Despite the ________ issues, they managed to complete their science project on schedule.

• persevere

• recurring

• propose

Answer explanation

Despite the recurring problems, the team completed the project on schedule.

What could be another word for 'proposed'?

• suggested

• feeling

• tolerate

Answer explanation

The person in the meeting suggested a new idea about weather changes.

Ethan, Lily, and Zoe decided to _________ against Dr. Cesar's new cafeteria rules.

• mutiny

• heretic

Which action would cadets at OMI never do against the policies?

• Harness the policies

• Transgress the policies

• Confidence in the policies