Grade 9 Unit 4A Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "abscond"?

• To confront someone directly

• to run off and hide

• To organize an event

• To provide assistance

Which sentence correctly uses the word "anarchy"?

• The garden was full of anarchy with its neatly arranged flowers.

• The classroom descended into anarchy when the teacher left.

• The anarchy of the library was soothing to the students.

• The anarchy of the orchestra was a delight to the audience.

Identify the synonym for "arduous".

• Easy

• Simple

• Difficult

• Quick

Which of the following is an antonym for "auspicious"?

• Promising

• Unfavorable

• Fortunate

• Lucky

Analyze the context: "The task was arduous, requiring hours of concentration and effort." What does "arduous" mean in this context?

• Boring

• Easy

• Challenging

• Quick

Create a sentence using the word "biased".

• The judge was biased, favoring one side over the other.

• The weather was biased, changing every hour.

• The biased road led us to the city.

• The biased book was full of pictures.

What is the origin of the word "daunt"?

• Latin

• Old French

• Greek

• German

Use the word "disentangle" in a sentence.

• She tried to disentangle the complicated math problem.

• The cat disentangled the yarn into a neat ball.

• He disentangled the wires by cutting them.

• The story disentangled into a simple plot.

Which word is a synonym for "fated"?

• Random

• Predetermined

• Accidental

• Unplanned

Explain the usage of "hoodwink" in the following sentence: "The magician hoodwinked the audience with his clever tricks."

• To entertain

• To deceive

• To inform

• To bore