Week 15 Vocab Quiz

Which sentence best demonstrates the correct use of the word "fallow"?

• The fallow student always completed his homework on time.

• After the harvest, the farmer left the field fallow to restore its nutrients.

• The fallow dog barked at the mailman every morning.

• She wore a fallow dress to the party.

Analyze the following sentences and determine in which one "denizen" is used incorrectly.

• The denizens of the forest include deer, foxes, and many birds.

• The denizen of the bakery baked fresh bread every morning.

• As a denizen of the city, she knew all the best places to eat.

• Coral reefs are home to many denizens of the sea.

Given the context, which word would best replace "blight" in the following sentence: "The abandoned house was a blight on the neighborhood"?

• Asset

• Eyesore

• Treasure

• Sanctuary

Which of the following sentences uses "fealty" in a way that best reflects its historical meaning?

• The knight swore fealty to his lord, promising loyalty and service.

• She showed fealty by baking cookies for her friends.

• The fealty of the weather was unpredictable.

• He expressed fealty by painting his room blue.

Select the sentence where "gratify" is used to show emotional satisfaction.

• The magician gratified the audience with his amazing tricks.

• The gratify of the mountain was breathtaking.

• She gratified her thirst with a glass of water.

• The gratify was a type of flower.

Which pair of words are antonyms, considering the meanings of the vocabulary words provided?

• Blight and Fallow

• Gratify and Displease

• Denizen and Inhabitant

• Fealty and Loyalty

A city planner is concerned about a "blight" spreading through urban neighborhoods. Based on your understanding, what is the planner most likely worried about?

• An increase in community gardens

• The spread of decay and neglect in buildings

• A rise in local businesses

• The construction of new parks

Which of the following best explains why a farmer might leave a field "fallow" for a season?

• To allow the soil to recover and regain nutrients

• To plant more crops than usual

• To build a house on the land

• To prevent animals from entering

If someone is described as a "denizen" of the library, what does this imply about their relationship to the library?

• They rarely visit the library.

• They are a frequent visitor or inhabitant of the library.

• They dislike reading books.

• They work at a bookstore.

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of "fealty" in a modern context?

• A student pledging allegiance to their school

• A chef preparing a new recipe

• A tourist visiting a museum

• A child playing in the park