Grade 9 Unit 7A

What is the best definition of the word "adieu"?

• A type of greeting

• A farewell or goodbye

• A celebration

• A promise

Which sentence correctly uses the word "apex"?

• The river will apex the valley.

• She reached the apex of her career after many years of hard work.

• He apexed the ball into the net.

• The apex was very friendly.

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

• Genuine

• Authentic

• Fake

• Honest

What is the antonym of "exorbitant"?

• Excessive

• Reasonable

• Expensive

• Lavish

The word "advent" is most closely associated with which of the following meanings?

• Departure

• Arrival or coming into place or view

• Ending

• Disappearance

Which word best completes the sentence: "The city was _______ with tourists during the festival"?

• Meandered

• Inundated

• Assimilated

• Maligned

What is the origin of the word "malign"?

• Latin, meaning "to praise"

• French, meaning "to speak evil of"

• Greek, meaning "to wander"

• Old English, meaning "to flood"

Which of the following sentences uses "interim" correctly?

• The interim of the cake was delicious.

• She was appointed as the interim manager until a permanent one was found.

• He interimed the ball across the field.

• The interim was very expensive.

Which word means "to absorb fully or make one’s own"?

• Meander

• Assimilate

• Malign

• Apex

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

• Praise

• Criticize

• Harm

• Slander