9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

• arbitrary

• selfless, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, unselfish

• contemplative

• improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify

• apathy

• indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion

• altruistic

• random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned

• ameliorate

• reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

• conviction

• commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy

• exemplary

• vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate

• feasible

• possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable

• deference

• belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion

• fluctuate

• respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence

Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.

• nefarious

• believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible

• mitigate

• risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous

• precarious

• lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper

• nostalgia

• wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning

• plausible

• wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral

Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb (3 in each).

Groups:

(a) Nouns

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(b) Adverbs

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(c) Adjectives

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(d) Verbs

• She adopted a contemplative pose, lost in thought.

• Prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.

• Altruism is highly valued in many cultures as a noble quality.

• The medication had a mitigative effect on her symptoms.

• The theory sounded plausible enough to be considered.

• The arbitrariness of the decision caused confusion among employees.

• He performed his duties exemplarily, earning praise from everyone.

• The new policy aims to ameliorate living conditions for the homeless.

• She acted nefariously to achieve her goals.

• He likes to contemplate the meaning of existence on quiet evenings.

• The precariousness of the situation was evident to everyone.

• He explained the situation plausibly, which reassured everyone.

Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.

• ameliorate

• He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.

• arbitrary

• The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.

• contemplative

• The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.

• altruistic

• • The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.

• apathy

• The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.

Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.

• fluctuate

• She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.

• conviction

• The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.

• expemplary

• Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.

• deference

• Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.

• feasible

• The student’s ____ work was praised by the teacher as a model for others, showing high quality and attention to detail.

Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.

• mitigate

• She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.

• nefarious

• Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.

• plausible

• The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.

• nostalgia

• The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.

• precarious

• • These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.

Which word is represented in the image?

• nefarious

• arbitrary

• altruistic

• nostalgia

Which word is represented in the image?

• plausible

• nefarious

• ameliorate

• fluctuate

Which word is represented in the image?

• deference

• precarious

• altruistic

• nostaligic