Unit 9 Vocabulary Practice Quiz

The (a)   stood by and watched as the accident unfolded but did not offer any help.

• bystander

• canvass

• flounder

• entice

Because of his (a)   attitude, he failed to complete his assignments on time.

• Diligent

• Indifferent

• Proactive

• Negligent

The candy store used bright colors and strong scents to (a)   customers into buying sweets.

• persist

• entice

• erode

• stifle

After being left in the sun too long, the plants began to (a)   .

• parch
• persist

• blossom
• flounder

The boy’s arms looked (a)   after it was caught between the old elevator doors.

• grusome
• strong

• normal

• odd

The school board had to (a)   the new rule before it could take effect.

• stifle

• canvass

• ratify

• flounder

The castle had a (a)   entrance decorated with gold and large statues.

• Grand

• Opulent

• Regal
• special
• regal

The thick smoke threatened to (a)   their ability to breathe.

• evacuate

• diminish

• enhance

• ignore

The politician sent a team to (a)   the neighborhood for votes.

• Campaign

• Survey

• Rally

• Door-to-door

The (a)   workers protested for better treatment and wages.

• Better Wages

• Job Security

• Health Benefits

• Work-Life Balance