3rd Quarter Vocab Practice 1 (10th)

What is the definition of the word "aesthetic"?

• A strong dislike or disapproval

• Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

• Lacking in courage or cowardly

• To surrender or give up

Which sentence correctly uses the word "bias"?

• The artist's bias was evident in the way she painted the landscape.

• He showed great bias by helping the elderly woman cross the street.

• The bias of the cake was too sweet for my taste.

• She wore a bias dress to the formal event.

Analyze the connotation of the word "brazen" in the following sentence: "Her brazen attitude shocked everyone at the meeting."

• Positive, suggesting confidence

• Neutral, suggesting indifference

• Negative, suggesting shamelessness

• Positive, suggesting bravery

What does the word "capitulate" mean?

• To resist or fight back

• To surrender or give up

• To negotiate or bargain

• To celebrate or rejoice

Use the word "clairvoyant" in a sentence.

• The clairvoyant weather was perfect for a picnic.

• She claimed to be clairvoyant, predicting events before they happened.

• His clairvoyant skills were evident in his cooking.

• The clairvoyant book was a bestseller.

Evaluate the usage of "fortitude" in the following text: "Despite the challenges, his fortitude never wavered."

• Incorrect, as fortitude refers to physical strength

• Correct, as fortitude refers to courage in facing difficulties

• Incorrect, as fortitude refers to intelligence

• Correct, as fortitude refers to financial stability

Define the word "ostentatious."

• Simple and unadorned

• Modest and humble

• Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display

• Quiet and reserved

Which sentence uses the word "substantiate" correctly?

• She substantiated her claim with evidence from the report.

• He substantiated the cake with extra frosting.

• The substantiated weather was unpredictable.

• They substantiated the room with new furniture.

Analyze the connotation of "tactful" in this sentence: "His tactful response diffused the tension in the room."

• Negative, suggesting deceitfulness

• Positive, suggesting sensitivity and diplomacy

• Neutral, suggesting indifference

• Negative, suggesting cowardice

What is the meaning of "pretentious"?

• Genuine and sincere

• Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance

• Humble and modest

• Simple and straightforward