Unit 1 Vocab Practice

Which term means "caused to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated"?

• Ignorance

• Mortified

• Onslaught

• Strife

His __________ of the topic became clear when he couldn't answer any of the questions.

• apathy

• ignorance

• irreverence

• onslaught

The scientist's __________ in the field made her a sought-after speaker at conferences.

• pre-eminence

• ignorance

• strife

• unprecedented

The technological advancements achieved during the last decade are __________ in human history.

• pre-eminence

• incumbency

• parse

• unprecedented

She __________ with excitement when discussing her new job opportunity.

• implemented

• pre-eminence

• enthused

• unprecedented

Which term describes "an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death"?

• Consecrate

• Condolence

• Deter

• Resolve

Despite the challenges, she showed great __________ and completed the task on time.

• consecrate

• resolve

• mortified

• incumbency

It took hours to __________ through the complex legal document.

• implement

• proposition

• parse

• resolve

Starting a new business is an ambitious __________ that requires significant effort.

• enterprise

• onslaught

• hostile

• mortified

After the loss of his grandmother, friends and family sent messages of __________.

• strife

• ignorance

• condolence

• irreverence