English 11 Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the word that matches the definition.

to attempt to dissuade someone from some

course or decision by earnest reasoning

• innuendo

• simulate

• expostulate

• unctuous

Choose the word that matches the definition.

a hint or indirect suggestion

• innuendo

• simulate

• expostulate

• unctuous

Choose the word that matches the definition.

to make a pretense of, imitate

• innuendo

• simulate

• expostulate

• unctuous

Choose the word that matches the definition.

trying too hard to give an impression of sincerity or piety

• innuendo

• simulate

• expostulate

• unctuous

Choose the word that means the same as the ALL CAPS word.

a PETULANT reply

• meaningless

• factual

• placid

• testy

Choose the word that means the same as the ALL CAPS word.

a COALITION of nations

• group

• clash

• alliance

• splintering

Choose the word that means the same as the ALL CAPS word.

the owner’s PREROGATIVE

• mansion

• duty

• contract

• privilege

Choose the word that means the OPPOSITE as the ALL CAPS word.

the DECADENCE of the times

• innocence

• ignorance

• character

• importance

Choose the word that means the OPPOSITE as the ALL CAPS word.

ASSUAGE the pain

• locate

• feel

• ease

• intensify

Choose the word that means the OPPOSITE as the ALL CAPS word.

the APPROBATION of the coach

• instruction

• criticism

• desire

• praise