Vocabulary Quiz

Contradict

• To confirm a statement

• To argue in favor of something

• To assert the opposite of a statement

• To show approval

Negate

• To support an idea

• To make something ineffective

• To cause extreme sadness

• To seek improvement

Aversion

• A strong preference

• A strong feeling of dislike

• An expression of support

• A condition of low energy

Advocate

• To oppose an idea

• To make an idea less important

• To support or argue for a cause

• To express disapproval

Amelioration

• Making something worse

• Making something better or less severe

• Showing a strong dislike

• Confirming accuracy

The firefighters arrived just in time to prevent ___________ due to smoke inhalation.

After hearing the argument, the judge raised an ___________ and stopped the proceeding.

To avoid misunderstanding, the reporter double-checked each fact to ___________ the information.

She worked ___________ through her homework, showing no interest in what she was doing.

The city’s new policy led to the ___________ of its air quality, making it easier for residents to breathe.