December 2 2024 Warmup Vocabulary Bellringer

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a complex and chaotic situation requiring immediate and strategic intervention?

• A minor traffic accident on a quiet street.
• A scheduled school assembly with no issues.
• A routine maintenance check on a public building.
• A hurricane hitting a densely populated area.

Which of the following sentences best uses the word vanquish?

• The hero was able to vanquish the dragon and save the village.

• The vanquish of the storm was unexpected.

• The hero decided to vanquish the village and save the dragon.

• He vanquished his homework quickly.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The hero was able to vanquish the dragon and save the village,' uses 'vanquish' appropriately, meaning to defeat or overcome. The other options misuse the term or do not convey the intended meaning.

True or False: The term chaotic can be used to describe a well-organized and peaceful protest.

• True
• False
• Chaotic protests are always peaceful
• A protest can be chaotic and organized

1. Short Answer: Use the word bootless in a sentence to describe an effort.

Seeking absolution for his transgressions, the penitent man approached the confessional, hoping to unburden his soul and receive divine forgiveness. In this context, absolution most closely means:

• forgiveness
• indifference
• condemnation
• punishment

In which scenario is the term “absolution” most appropriately used?

• In a medical setting after a diagnosis.
• In a religious context, particularly after confession.
• In a legal context during a trial.
• In a business meeting when discussing profits.