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

"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

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

• disconcert

• certitude

• dissertation

• assertion

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

• disconcerting
• obligatory
• assertion
• certitude

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

• certitude

• ascertain

• assertion

• exertion

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

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

• ascertained

• annexed

• disconcerted

• certitude

Central Park is at the _____________________ of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania

• ligature
• liaison
• obligatory
• nexus

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

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

• ascertain

• disconcerting

• obligatory

• assertion