Academic Vocabulary - Quad

Fill in the blank: A perfect or ideal example - an example that represents or expresses something well; a summary.

• Epitome

• Paragon

• Prototype

• Archetype

Fill in the blank: An overabundance or excess.

• Plethora

• Scarcity

• Deficiency

• Lack

Fill in the blank: A vicious or depraved person; a wrongdoer or villain.

• Miscreant

• Hero

• Saint

• Benefactor

Fill in the blank: The manner in which a person behaves and presents themselves to others; can refer to behavior that’s formed by special schooling, training, or in accordance with a certain code.

• Epitome

• Demeanor

• Attitude

• Deportment

Fill in the blank: To get to the top of; to prevail over.

• Surmount

• Descend

• Yield

• Submit

Fill in the blank: To soothe, calm, or bring to or restore a state of peace, especially by concessions.

• Placate

• Agitate

• Disturb

• Provoke

Fill in the blank: To scatter and spread quickly.

• Disseminate

• Concentrate

• Accumulate

• Condense

Fill in the blank: To cause to feel interest or excitement about something that’s very attractive or appealing; to tease or torment by teasing.

• Tantalize

• Bore

• Soothe

• Calm

9. __________ readily perceived by the senses, especially by sight; easily understood or recognized by the mind; obvious.

• Manifest

• Hidden

• Obscure

• Unclear

10. __________ not showing enough care and attention.

• Remiss

• Careful

• Attentive

• Diligent