Vocabulary Exam for List 9 - English 2

During a heated debate in the student council, Grace's tone became increasingly acrimonious: _______

• marked by strong resentment or cynicism

• full of joy and happiness

• related to physical strength

• showing great generosity

What does the word 'Affable' mean?

• diffusing warmth and friendliness

• showing a lack of interest

• being overly critical

• displaying nervousness

When Nora told everyone she had finished the project on her own, her actions seemed to belie her words: _______

• represent falsely

• believe strongly

• show clearly

• support openly

Kai was asked to define Cadence during his music class. He replied: _______

• the rhythmic rise and fall of the voice

• a sudden loud noise

• a type of musical instrument

• the speed of a moving vehicle

During a debate competition, Isla had to contend with opposing arguments to win the round. Define Contend: _______

• maintain or assert

• ignore or neglect

• to celebrate

• to confuse

During a group project, Noah's suggestion was met with derision by his classmates. Define Derision: _______

• the act of treating with contempt

• a feeling of great joy

• an act of kindness

• the process of learning

Kai was tasked to disseminate the new company policy: _______

• cause to become widely known

• to hide information

• to restrict access

• to forget completely

• to misunderstand

In a school assembly, the principal announced an edict: _______

• a legally binding command or decision

• a type of ancient coin

• a musical instrument

• a weather phenomenon

Jackson was packing his backpack for a hiking trip. He realized he had packed some items that were extraneous: _______

• not essential

• very important

• always included

• completely accurate

During the school play, there was a hiatus: _______

• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

• a type of musical instrument

• a mathematical equation

• a famous historical event