Unit 15 Vocabulary Practice

What is the definition of the word "incident"?

• A type of weather pattern

• A type of food

• An event or occurrence

• A type of clothing

If a house is described as "lavish," what is it likely to be?

• Small and simple

• Extravagant and luxurious

• Old and worn out

• Cheap and affordable

Which sentence uses the word "lavish" correctly?

• The lavish meal consisted of bread and water.

• The lavish party was held in a grand ballroom.

• The lavish car was old and rusty.

• The lavish house was small and cramped.

What kind of event would be described as "lavish"?

• A small family dinner

• A grand wedding with many guests

• A quick lunch at a fast-food restaurant

• A simple picnic in the park

What is the definition of the word "status"?

• The social, professional, or other ranking of someone

• A type of food

• A place where people live

• A kind of weather

What is the meaning of the word "acclaim"?

• To criticize harshly

• To ignore completely

• To praise or commend publicly

• To question repeatedly

What is the meaning of the verb "antagonize"?

• To support or help

• To annoy or irritate

• To understand or comprehend

• To create or build

What does the diagram illustrate about the concept of a hybrid?

• Hybrids are always plants

• Hybrids are a mixture of two different species

• Hybrids are a single species

• Hybrids are only found in nature

Which of the following is a synonym for "customary"?

• Unusual

• routine

• Rare

• Unique

In what context might you use the word "customary"?

• To describe a unique event

• To describe a traditional practice

• To describe an unexpected outcome

• To describe a rare occurrence