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Senior Year Vocab Quiz #3

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

In the mid-1990s, former NFL running back OJ Simpson was (a)   of murder when he was found not guilty by a Los Angeles jury.

2.

While some people seem (a)   to their fate, others believe in free will and don’t necessarily accept what life deals them.

3.

Elements Hot Tub and Spa, located in Amherst, is relaxing and tranquil. Rarely will one find (a)   inside its warm and welcoming walls.

4.

The sliding door inside a bathroom shower is usually (a)   , allowing light to pass through while partially obscuring the physical details of the shower’s inhabitants.

5.

Some people prefer elaborate, (a)   jewelry, with fancy designs and gemstones, while others enjoy simple, non-complicated styles.

6.

In war, some soldiers are given honors and medals (a)   , having given their lives to the cause.

7.

While many have a (a)   for Italian food, others prefer Chinese or southwestern barbeque.

8.

One good deed begets another. When someone goes out of their way to help you, it makes you want to (a)   in kind.

9.

Rookies in professional sports often take on (a)   roles within the team, carrying veterans’ gear and equipment, and generally making an effort to stay helpful and humble.

10.

The famous detective Sherlock Holmes was known for his ability to survey a crime scene and (a)   , with very little evidence, what had happened and who the culprit might be.

11.

Lead is a (a)   chemical that can cause great harm to the human body. If you live in a house built before 1978, it’s likely some of its paint contains lead.

12.

When people act on their own (a)   , they take matters into their own hands, refusing to be resigned to their fate.

13.

Hamlet, the main character in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is known for (a)   and over-thinking, afraid to seek retribution for his father’s murder.

14.

Which sentence best utilizes the word vindicate correctly? Using complete sentences, explain why your choice is most accurate, and the other is not.

a)

The long hours Ramona spent studying for her Calculus AB exam were vindicated when she received the test back with a grade of 97 and a personal note of congratulations from her teacher, who was impressed by her diligence and dedication

b)

Despite his friend John’s suggestion that the storm would not result in much snow accumulation, Charlie’s decision to wait for it to pass before venturing out was vindicated by the large number of accidents that occurred due to the slippery driving conditions.