Honors English 10 Vocab/Grammar Prep

What does the word "maxim" mean in the sentence below? She lived her life by the maxim, "Honesty is the best policy."

• A type of punishment

• A general truth or rule of conduct

• A secret plan

• A rare event

What does the word "lugubrious" mean in the sentence below? His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.

• Cheerful

• Mournful

• Angry

• Confused

What does the word "ulterior" mean in the sentence below? She suspected he had an ulterior motive for helping her.

• Honest

• Hidden

• Immediate

• Unimportant

What does the word "magnanimous" mean in the sentence below? Despite losing the game, he was magnanimous in defeat.

• Generous and forgiving

• Angry and bitter

• Competitive

• Indifferent

What does the word "idiosyncrasy" mean in the sentence below? One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while she worked.

• A common habit

• A unique characteristic

• A serious problem

• A loud noise

What does the word "propensity" mean in the sentence below? He has a propensity for forgetting names.

• Dislike

• Tendency

• Fear

• Memory

What does the word "debonair" mean in the sentence below? He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.

• Clumsy

• Sophisticated and charming

• Angry

• Tired

What does the word "avarice" mean in the sentence below? His avarice led him to betray his friends for money.

• Generosity

• Greed

• Honesty

• Laziness

What does the word "moribund" mean in the sentence below? The moribund company was close to shutting down.

• Thriving

• Dying

• Expanding

• Profitable

What does the word "pliant" mean in the sentence below? The pliant branches bent under the weight of the snow.

• Rigid

• Flexible

• Sharp

• Heavy