Vocabulary Quiz Unit 11

What does the word "Abstemious" mean?

• Deserving of blame or correction

• Moderate, sparing in eating and drinking

• An inhabitant, resident

• To impress on the mind by repetition

What is the meaning of "Censurable"?

• Likely but not certain to happen

• An opinion different from accepted belief

• Deserving of blame or correction

• To satisfy completely

The success of the project led by Kai, Anika, and Noah is contingent upon several factors. This could best be described as:

• Passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another

• Likely but not certain to happen

• A form that projects upward or outward

• To make or become dry and withered

What does "Denizen" refer to?

• A representative group forming part of a larger body

• An inhabitant, resident

• To teach persistently and earnestly

• Leaping, jumping, or springing forth

Choose the correct meaning of "Discursive":

• An opinion different from accepted belief

• Passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another

• To satisfy completely

• Deserving of blame or correction

In a discussion about religious beliefs, Henry argues that believing the earth is flat is "Heresy" according to mainstream scientific consensus. What does "Heresy" mean in this context?

• A form that projects upward or outward

• An inhabitant, resident

• An opinion different from accepted belief

• Likely but not certain to happen

The verb "Inculcate" means:

• To make or become dry and withered

• To impress on the mind by repetition

• To fill to excess

• Deserving of blame or correction

What is the definition of "Salient"?

• To satisfy completely

• An opinion different from accepted belief

• Leaping, jumping, or springing forth

• An inhabitant, resident

What does "Satiate" mean?

• To make or become dry and withered

• To satisfy completely

• Deserving of blame or correction

• An opinion different from accepted belief

During a cooking class, Abigail used a high flame to sear the steak. This technique is best defined as:

• To impress on the mind by repetition

• To make or become dry and withered

• An inhabitant, resident

• Leaping, jumping, or springing forth