English 11 Vocab Unit 1

What is the meaning of "Approbation"?

• Disapproval or criticism

• The expression of approval or favorable opinion

• A state of confusion or chaos

• A formal agreement or treaty

Which word means "to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm"?

• Expostulate

• Assuage

• Elicit

• Simulate

What does "Coalition" refer to?

• A state of conflict or disagreement

• A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose

• A temporary pause or break

• A formal declaration or statement

Which term describes "decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline; excessive self-indulgence"?

• Hiatus

• Decadence

• Meritorious

• Lurid

What does "Elicit" mean?

• To conceal or hide

• To draw forth, bring out from some source

• To imitate or mimic

• To criticize or scold

What is the definition of "Expostulate"?

• To agree with someone wholeheartedly

• To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

• To celebrate or praise someone

• To ignore or overlook

Which word is used to describe something "used so often as to lack freshness or originality"?

• Hackneyed

• Petulant

• Provincial

• Transcend

What does "Hiatus" mean?

• A continuous flow or sequence

• A gap, opening, break

• A loud noise or disturbance

• A formal meeting or assembly

What is an "Innuendo"?

• A direct and clear statement

• A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference

• A loud and public announcement

• A formal request or demand

What does "Intercede" mean?

• To remain neutral or uninvolved

• To plead on behalf of someone else

• To criticize or condemn

• To celebrate or honor