English 3 Week 1 & 2 Vocabulary Review

Match the following word with the correct definition.

• showing or having

  contradicting feelings

• austere

• stern and cold in appearance or manner

• ambivalent

• speak to someone in an aggressive way

• accost

Match the following word with the correct definition.

• required or compelled by law

• compulsory

• shortness of duration

• didactic

• a judgment involving condemnation

• brevity

• intended to teach proper/moral behavior

• censure

Which sentence uses the word accost correctly?

• The friendly dog accosted its tail in circles.

• She accosted the stranger on the street to ask for directions.

• The chef accosted the ingredients to create a delicious meal.

• The students accosted their textbooks to study for the exam.

Which sentence uses the word ambivalent correctly?

• The ambivalent cake was the most delicious at the party.

• He spoke in an ambivalent tone, making it hard to understand him.

• She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer, seeing both pros and cons.

• The ambivalent car broke down on the highway.

Which sentence uses the word austere correctly?

• The austere butterfly fluttered through the garden.

• The room's austere decoration consisted of only a bed and a chair.

• She wore an austere smile while greeting her guests.

• The austere pizza was topped with various delicious ingredients.

Which sentence uses the word brevity correctly?

• The brevity of the skyscraper impressed all who saw it.

• He admired the speaker's brevity, as the speech lasted only five minutes.

• The brevity ran quickly across the field.

• She cooked the brevity until it was tender and juicy.

Which sentence uses the word censure correctly?

• The teacher censured the creative story written by the student.

• The censure of the painting made it more vibrant and colorful.

• The board voted to censure the CEO for his unethical behavior.

• She censured the delicious meal with great enthusiasm.

Which sentence uses the word compulsory correctly?

• The compulsory rainbow appeared after the rainstorm.

• She compulsory read the book in one sitting.

• The compulsory flower bloomed in the garden.

• Wearing a helmet is compulsory for all cyclists in this city.

Which sentence uses the word didactic correctly?

• The didactic tree provided shade for the picnickers.

• She prepared a didactic meal for her hungry family.

• The novel's didactic tone made it an excellent educational resource.

• The didactic car drove smoothly down the highway.