Vocabulary 8 and 9 Review

How would you describe an "erroneous" conclusion?

• Accurate

• Mistaken

• Verified

• True

Which of the following is NOT an example of "erroneous"?

• A false report

• A mistaken identity

• An incorrect assumption

• A true statement

What does the adjective "hypercritical" mean?

• Too severe in judgment

• Extremely happy

• Very generous

• Highly creative

What is the meaning of the word "miscreant"?

• A hero; a savior

• A villain; an evildoer

• A teacher; a mentor

• A friend; a companion

Which of the following words is NOT related to "miscreant"?

• Evil

• Villain

• Hero

• Evildoer

What does the adjective "pretentious" mean?

• Humble and modest

• Claiming an undeserved distinction; affectedly grand

• Simple and unassuming

• Honest and straightforward

What is the meaning of the verb "abridge"?

• To lengthen a text

• To shorten the number of words; to condense

• To complicate a story

• To expand a narrative

What is the meaning of the word "emendation"?

• A correction; a change in a written text

• An addition; a new section in a document

• A deletion; removing a part of a text

• An annotation; a note added to a text

In what context might you use the word "impromptu"?

• A scheduled meeting

• A spontaneous speech

• A planned vacation

• A rehearsed performance

Which part of speech is "impromptu"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb