Summer Vocab Unit 1 Practice 2

What does the word "abate" mean?

• To increase in intensity

• To lessen or reduce

• To argue or dispute

• To build up or accumulate

In which sentence is the word "assimilate" used correctly?

• The rain began to assimilate heavily.

• She tried to assimilate the new information quickly.

• He assimilated the ball into the goal.

• The flowers assimilated in the garden.

Which of the following is a synonym for "concede"?

• Deny

• Refuse

• Admit

• Ignore

What does the word "dissipate" mean?

• To gather together

• To scatter or disperse

• To create or form

• To intensify

In which sentence is the word "erratic" used correctly?

• His erratic behavior made it hard to predict his actions.

• The erratic was a beautiful flower.

• She erratic the book on the shelf.

• The erratic weather was calm and predictable.

Which of the following is a synonym for "flourish"?

• Wither

• Decline

• Showy

• Fail

What does the word "impulsive" mean?

• Acting without thought

• Carefully planned

• Slow to react

• Hesitant

In which sentence is the word "longevity" used correctly?

• The longevity of the meeting was very short.

• She admired the longevity of the ancient tree.

• His longevity was filled with impulsive decisions.

• The longevity of the storm was brief.

Which of the following is a synonym for "malleable"?

• Rigid

• Flexible

• Brittle

• Stubborn

What does the word "obstruct" mean?

• To clear a path

• To block or hinder

• To assist or help

• To ignore