Sadlier Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "allocate"?

• To rejoice greatly

• To set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

• To inflict physical punishment as a means of correction

• To act in a hasty manner

Which word means "very enthusiastic, impassioned"?

• Ardent

• Assiduous

• Brash

• Capricious

What does "assiduous" mean?

Which word is defined as "prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent"?

• Capricious

• Brash

• Chastise

• Copious

What is the definition of "capricious"?

• Subject to whims or passing fancies

• To inflict physical punishment as a means of correction

• Abundant, plentiful

• To turn aside; stray from a norm

What does "chastise" mean?

During a vocabulary quiz, Ethan was asked which word means "abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose"?

• Deviate

• Emaciated

• Copious

• Exult

What is the meaning of "deviate"?

• To turn aside; stray from a norm

• A payment for damage or loss

• A hint; a vague notion

• Clear, transparent

Which word is defined as "unnaturally thin"?

• Exult

• Gnarled

• Emaciated

• Indemnity

Answer explanation

The word 'Emaciated' is defined as 'unnaturally thin', making it the correct choice in this context.

What does "exult" mean?

• To rejoice greatly

• Knotted, twisted, lumpy

• A payment for damage or loss

• A hint; a vague notion