English 10 Unit 2: Vocabulary Quiz

In the Sherlock Holmes stories, we read of the evil Professor Moriarty, whose (duplicity, quintessence) was almost a match for Holmes's genius.

• duplicity
• quintessence

On the morning of the picnic, the sky was gray and overcast, but suddenly the sun came out and smiled on us (benevolently, adroitly).

• benevolently
• adroitly

It was rude of you to (scrutinize, grimace) so obviously when the speaker mispronounced words and made grammatical errors.

• scrutinize
• grimace

The lawyer's (adroit, feasible) questioning slowly but surely revealed the weaknesses in his opponent's case.

• adroit
• feasible

Though it may appear rather ordinary to the casual reader, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is to be the (duplicity, quintessence) or eloquence.

• duplicity
• quintessence

Because I was not even born when The Beatles were at the height of their popularity, their albums do not fill me with ( impetus, nostalgia).

• impetus
• nostalgia

Those who are (amicable, averse) to seafood may enjoy the many other menu options.

• amicable
• averse

News of famine in various parts of the world has given added (nostalgia, impetus) to the drive to increase food production.

• nostalgia
• impetus

How many people actually enjoy drinking (impervious, tepid) milk before bedtime even though it is highly recommended to ease digestion?

• impervious
• tepid

Providing a powerful defense force for our nation does not mean that we are taking a(n) (belligerent, amicable) attitude toward any other nation.

• belligerent
• amicable