Roots 12-13 Practice

Which sentence correctly uses the word "capitulate"?

• After weeks of negotiation, the company decided to capitulate to the workers' demands for higher wages.

• The scientist was able to capitulate a new formula for the medication.

• I had to capitulate between the two quarreling siblings.

• The football player's actions capitulated a riot that threatened to engulf the entire stadium in a brawl.

What does "recapitulate" mean in the following sentence? "The professor will recapitulate the main points of the lecture in the last five minutes."

• Predict

• Summarize

• Complicate

• Conclude

Choose the sentence where "caprice" is used correctly.

• The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-size car produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years.

• She decided to caprice her way through the meeting.

• The caprices of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

• When I opened my locker, the caprice fell on the ground in a translucent heap.

In which sentence is "precipitate" used correctly?

• We shouldn't precipitate here; those don't look like friendly faces to me.

• The chemist was careful not to precipitate while pouring the solution.

• Canada declared itself precipitate from the United States.

• The unexpected resignation of the CEO precipitated a crisis in the company.

What does "adduce" mean in the context of the following sentence? "The lawyer was able to adduce sufficient evidence to support his client's case."

• Remove

• Present

• Fabricate

• Conceal

Which sentence correctly uses the word "traduce"?

• The article was an attempt to traduce the politician's reputation.

• He decided to traduce his argument with a well-timed joke.

• I traduced over my brother's oversized and pungent shoes. Gross.

• Although the building was large, the elevator was able to quickly traduce it's entire length.

Choose the sentence where "subdue" is used correctly.

• The police were able to subdue the suspect without any harm.

• She tried to subdue her essay with colorful illustrations.

• A subdue is what you pay the sandwich artist after they make your sandwich.

• The navy's underwater craft should have arrived by now.

In which sentence is "subservient" used correctly?

• The subservient role of the assistant was to manage the executive's schedule efficiently.

• The chef used a subservient technique to cook the steak.

• More often than not, the subservient person is the tallest person at the fairgrounds.

• Cats are more subservient than dogs.

What does "servile" mean in the following sentence? "His servile attitude towards his superiors was noticed by everyone in the office."

• Aggressive

• Submissive

• Independent

• Confident

Choose the sentence where "reserved" is used correctly. Choose the meaning we are studying.

• She has a reserved seat at the theater for the premiere.

• The scientist reserved a new theory about black holes.

• At parties, she is reserved: she keeps to herself and doesn't say much.