Vocabulary Practice UNIT 1

During a school project, Meredith noticed that Xander was very acquisitive, always eager to gather more materials and information than anyone else. What does 'acquisitive' imply in this context?

• To argue or dispute

• Eager to acquire and possess things

• To praise highly

• Commonplace or trite

During a group project, Xander decided to use the main idea of Meredith's proposal without asking for her permission. Which word means what Xander did?

• Congeal

• Carping

• Arrogate

• Emulate

During a team project, Meredith found the group's initial idea so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. How might Meredith describe the idea using a single word?

• Generosity in giving

• To avoid or abstain from

• To freeze; solidify

• Banal

In a team meeting, Meredith often focuses on minor mistakes rather than the overall success of the project. Which word best describes Meredith's feedback style?

• Tenable

• Ramify

• Carping

• Largesse

In a debate club meeting, Lily argued that her team's position on environmental policies was 'tenable'. What does 'tenable' mean in this context?

• Capable of being held or defended

• A formal expression of praise

• To delay or procrastinate

• To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing

The gravy began to ____________ in the pan because Demi left it overnight.

• congeal

• emulate

• eschew

• taciturn

The _____________ yearning to know more makes each day exciting and each discovery a gem.

What did the debater present during the debate?

• A. A controversial solution

• B. A tenable solution

• C. A temporary solution

• D. A vague solution

How can the student strengthen their argument without concrete proof?

The debater's solution was met with approval from the audience.