List 8 Vocab Practice 1

Which of the following sentences uses the word "anomaly" correctly?

• The weather today is an anomaly; it's snowing in the desert.

• She prepared her coffee with an anomaly of sugar and cream.

• The anomaly of the car made it very difficult to drive.

• He decided to anomaly his schedule to include more exercise.

What does it mean to be an "avid" reader?

• Someone who reads very slowly and carefully.

• Someone who reads a lot and is very enthusiastic about it.

• Someone who only reads newspapers.

• Someone who dislikes reading.

In which scenario would someone most likely seek "consolation"?

• After winning a championship game.

• Upon receiving a promotion at work.

• After losing a beloved pet.

• Before going on a long-awaited vacation.

Which of the following statements makes a person seem "credible"?

• "I think I saw a unicorn in my backyard."

• "I have a PhD in physics from Harvard and ten years of research experience."

• "I can run a mile in two minutes."

• "I've read every book ever published."

What does it mean to "denounce" someone?

• To publicly declare someone or something is wrong or evil.

• To secretly admire someone.

• To officially promote someone to a higher position.

• To whisper a secret to someone.

Which of the following best describes a "forlorn" appearance?

• Bright and cheerful, with lots of colors.

• Neat and tidy, with everything in its place.

• Sad and abandoned, as if left alone.

• Loud and noisy, attracting a lot of attention.

What does "immaculate" best describe?

• A room that is messy and cluttered.

• A car that has not been washed for months.

• A garden full of weeds and dead plants.

• A house that is perfectly clean and organized.

Which situation best exemplifies "jubilance"?

• A quiet evening spent reading a book.

• A graduation ceremony where everyone is cheering and celebrating.

• A tense meeting where people are arguing.

• A solitary walk in the park.

What does "nefarious" mean?

• Kind-hearted and generous.

• Extremely wicked or villainous.

• Extremely talented and skilled.

• Very ordinary and common.

Which of the following is an example of being "politic"?

• Refusing to compromise in a negotiation.

• Speaking bluntly and offending someone.

• Choosing words carefully to avoid offending anyone.

• Ignoring someone's question completely.