Honors Vocabulary Quiz Review #11

In a recent debate, Grace argued that it is hard to know how any honest person can present such a mishmash of unfounded ________________(s) as evidence in the case of environmental policy.

• ascertain

• exertion

• dissertation

• assertion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

"No pain, no gain," is often said by coaches in sports to imply that achieving greatness in sports like football or basketball requires a great deal of ________.

• assertion

• exertion

• dissertation

• certitude

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Years can be spent in the writing of a _________________; upon its completion, an advanced degree awaits Maya!

• disconcert

• certitude

• dissertation

• assertion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

The thought of millions of people being hungry is a ________________________ image of reality.

• disconcerting
• obligatory
• assertion
• certitude

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

While confidence is important, the candidate needs to be careful that his _____________________ in the upcoming debate does not become arrogance.

• certitude

• ascertain

• assertion

• exertion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

In a high-profile case, it is the job of investigators like Maya and Mason to ___________________ the truth amidst conflicting testimonies.

• annex

• ascertain

• disconcert

• assertion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Historically, countries like Russia have _________________ portions of other countries such as Ukraine in order to increase their size and power.

• ascertained

• annexed

• disconcerted

• certitude

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Central Park is at the _____________________ of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania

• ligature
• liaison
• obligatory
• nexus

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Being a _______ between the marketing and product development teams can be a difficult job; it is challenging to be the gobetween for two groups.

• liaison

• annex

• nexus

• ligature

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

When Liam sneezes during the classroom session, it is almost ____________________ for Evelyn to say "bless you."

• ascertain

• disconcerting

• obligatory

• assertion