Vocabulary Unit One

What is the best synonym for "abstract"?

• theoretical
• concrete
• simple
• straightforward

Choose the sentence that uses "emblem" correctly:

• The students emblem their books on the shelf.
• The eagle is an emblem of freedom and strength.
• She tried to emblem the painting on the wall.
• They emblem through the hallway quietly.

Which word is an antonym of "idol"?

• hero
• nobody
• icon
• star

In which sentence is "improper" used correctly?

• The improper cat slept on the windowsill.
• She improper the dishes after dinner.
• His casual attire was improper for the formal event.
• The flowers improper in the garden.

What is the closest synonym for "inferior"?

• superior
• substandard
• excellent
• perfect

Choose the antonym of "linger":

• remain
• stay
• depart
• loiter

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "resent"?

• She resent the package yesterday.
• He resent the painting on the wall.
• They resent having to work on weekends.
• The resent weather was pleasant.

What is the best synonym for "seize"?

• release
• grab
• drop
• ignore

In which sentence is "sever" used correctly?

• The sever weather caused flooding.
• She had to sever ties with her old company.
• They sever the cake at the party.
• He sever the book on the shelf.

Which word is most similar to "tragedy"?

• comedy
• celebration
• catastrophe
• triumph