Unit 9 Sadlier Quiz

What is the definition of bystander?

• one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part

• to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss

• Treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed

• to wear away gradually, eat away

What is the definition of canvass?

• one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part

• to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss

• Treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed

• to wear away gradually, eat away

What is the definition of downtrodden?

• one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part

• to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss

• Treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed

• to wear away gradually, eat away

What is the definition of erode?

• one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part

• to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss

• Treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed

• to wear away gradually, eat away

What is the definition of accelerate?

• happening to by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal

• to attract, tempt

• to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly

• to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way

What is the definition of casual?

• happening to by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal

• to attract, tempt

• to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly

• to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way

What is the definition of entice?

• happening to by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal

• to attract, tempt

• to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly

• to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way

What is the definition of flounder?

• happening to by chance or on an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal

• to attract, tempt

• to speed up, cause to move faster; to bring about more quickly

• to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way

Does the following sentence use gruesome correctly?

Both the book and the movie Jaws begin with a gruesome shark attack.

• Yes

• No

Does the following sentence use melancholy correctly?

The was filled with the rich, melancholy smell of freshly baked biscuits.

• Yes

• No