Honors Vocabulary Set 1 part 1

What is an alloy?

• A single metal element

• A mixture of two or more metals

• A type of plastic

• A chemical compound of non-metals

Which metals are combined to form bronze?

• Copper and zinc

• Copper and tin

• Iron and carbon

• Aluminum and magnesium

Which of the following is an example of an alloy?

• Gold

• Silver

• Brass

• Diamond

What does the word "altercation" mean in the context of the sentence provided?

• A friendly conversation

• A heated argument

• A quiet discussion

• A formal meeting

What is the part of speech for the word "altercation"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

In the example sentence, what does the word "altercation" imply about the two enemies?

• They were having a friendly chat

• They were ignoring each other

• They often fought in public

• They were working together

What does the word "blighted" mean in the context of the sentence: "The blighted potatoes caused millions of people to starve in Ireland"?

• Healthy and thriving

• Diseased and damaged

• Fresh and new

• Abundant and plentiful

Which part of speech is the word "blighted"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What does the word "charismatic" mean?

• Boring

• Charming

• Unfriendly

• Dull

What part of speech is the word "charismatic"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb