Grade 9 Unit 3A Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "abridge"?

• To lengthen or extend

• To shorten or condense

• To complicate or confuse

• To destroy or ruin

Which sentence correctly uses the word "adherent"?

• The adherent was too loose to hold the poster.

• She was an adherent of the new political movement.

• He adherent the paper to the wall.

• The adherent was broken beyond repair.

Identify the synonym for "altercation".

• Agreement

• Dispute

• Harmony

• Peace

What is the antonym of "cherubic"?

• Angelic

• Devilish

• Innocent

• Sweet

In which context is the word "condone" used correctly?

• She condoned the room with new furniture.

• He could not condone the rude behavior.

• The condone was a beautiful sight.

• They condoned the meal with spices.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates dissent?

• The team unanimously agreed on the plan.

• There was a clear dissent among the members about the decision.

• Everyone was happy with the outcome.

• The dissent was a sign of unity.

What is the meaning of "eminent" in the following sentence: "The eminent scientist received an award for her groundbreaking research"?

• Unknown

• Famous and distinguished

• Ordinary

• Unsuccessful

Create a sentence using the word "exorcise".

• The priest was called to exorcise the haunted house.

• She exorcised the new dress for the party.

• He exorcised the car for a test drive.

• They exorcised the garden with new plants.

Explain the origin and usage of the word "fabricate".

• Fabricate comes from the Latin "fabricare" meaning to build, and is used to describe the act of making or manufacturing something.

• Fabricate is derived from the Greek "fabrikos" meaning to destroy, and is used to describe the act of demolishing something.

• Fabricate originates from the French "fabriquer" meaning to paint, and is used to describe the act of coloring something.

• Fabricate comes from the German "fabrik" meaning to write, and is used to describe the act of composing text.

What is the definition of the word "irate"?

• Calm and composed

• Extremely angry

• Slightly annoyed

• Indifferent