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Vocab. 1 and 2, AP Lang.

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Don't go through your homework so quickly. You will definitely make mistakes.

a)

candid

b)

cursory

c)

obscure

d)

uniform

2.

It isn't wise to give a homeless person any money.

a)

superficial

b)

contentious

c)

corroborate

d)

vagrant

3.

If something is "obscure" it is: (pick all that apply)

a)

wide out in the open

b)

clouded

c)

extremely wasteful

d)

difficult to grasp, comprehend

e)

somewhat hidden

4.

He teased and intimidated her. (Rhymes with "haunt"/"haunting").

(a)  

5.

Check all that apply to the word "aesthetic"

a)

showing up to a professional meeting dressed in pajamas

b)

indifferent

c)

a museum curator

d)

a plastic surgeon

e)

a vagrant

6.

Wow, you are so clever! You should patent your invention.

a)

innovate

b)

undermine

c)

ostentatious

d)

expository

7.

Look over those two options: make sure you tell the difference between one over the other before you make a decision.

a)

daunt

b)

lucid

c)

discern

d)

denounce

8.

Let's confirm our decision to sell the house and move to Quebec.

a)

indifferent

b)

reprove

c)

corroborate

d)

lucid

9.

There was no variety working on a factory; everyone and everything looked exactly the same.

a)

embellish

b)

lucid

c)

uniform

d)

caricature

10.

If you live on Mars, you are safe from harm from all diseases - as long as you are by yourself. (Starts with an "i").

(a)  

11.

Check all that apply: the opposite of "contentious".

a)

argumentative

b)

calm in speech

c)

bickering

d)

getting along with others

e)

not seeing eye to eye

12.

Jerry Seinfeld, Key and Peele, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Fallon

a)

revere

b)

stagnant

c)

impartial

d)

jocular

13.

It is wrong to make a clear distinction between one student and another; a teacher should be totally fair and not differentiate.

a)

indifferent

b)

discriminate

c)

perceptive

d)

ambiguous

14.

Your writing should really explain your points, your claims, and your evidence.

a)

ambiguous

b)

denounce

c)

expository

d)

superficial

15.

Check all that apply to the word "miser"

a)

A greedy boss who never gives bonuses to his employees.

b)

A philanthropist

c)

A benefactor

d)

Ebeneezer Scrooge

16.

Slogisha rolled her eyes. She could care less (which means she actually does care) but didn't show any emotion or intrigue into seeing the Taj Mahal.

a)

apathy

b)

ambiguous

c)

aesthetic

d)

cursory

17.

Let's buy a new car every time we need gas.

a)

undermine

b)

precarious

c)

innovate

d)

profligate

18.

The directions were simple and clear to understand. (Starts with "l").

(a)  

19.

Those that have been in accidents often end up not moving in their beds; sometimes their minds don't function either.

a)

embellish

b)

bolster

c)

stagnant

d)

superficial

20.

Griponka couldn't agree or disagree on anything. She was just neutral on all proposals.

a)

immune

b)

indifferent

c)

jocular

d)

inclined

21.

Watch out! Don't stand so close to that shaky ledge.

a)

fracas

b)

stagnant

c)

undermine

d)

precarious

22.

People that only judge others based on the outside are truly shallow.

a)

lucid

b)

fervent

c)

superficial

d)

daunt

23.

The doctor was very keen on the young girl's skin condition; he picked up on her issues right away.

a)

perceptive

b)

precarious

c)

fervent

d)

pessimism

24.

During most holidays, many cherish their faith and worship their god. (Think: horse, Paul, yelling down a street).

(a)  

25.

Check all that apply to: bolster

a)

extra beams

b)

a teacher or a parent that helps you out

c)

someone who tears you down, breaks you apart

d)

a spotter on a gymnastic team

26.

I didn't realize how vague my response was. I can see how the teacher took it both ways.

a)

apathy

b)

undermine

c)

cursory

d)

ambiguous

27.

The committee member had had enough. He finally spoke out against where the group was going. (Starts with a "d").

(a)  

28.

Most students tend to follow one direction (not the band) of those in a group.

a)

profligate

b)

inclined

c)

oblivious

d)

impartial

29.

When training a puppy, it is best not always scold for bad behavior. Instead, reward and praise for when they do good things.

a)

lucid

b)

reprove

c)

embellish

d)

innovate

30.

Check all that apply for the OPPOSITE of: fracas

a)

an unruly riot

b)

a peaceful gathering

c)

a standoff that leads to violence

d)

a gathering of hippies, spreading peace, love, and joy

e)

a committee of loud and in your face hecklers

31.

Never wear headphones while walking near train tracks. You will be unaware of all nearby danger.

a)

oblivious

b)

lucid

c)

ostentatious

d)

fervent

32.

Young ladies tend to exaggerate the truth. (Rhymes with "smellish").

(a)  

33.

Some satiric political cartoons often exaggerate the image of a politician to prove a point.

a)

innovate

b)

caricature

c)

aesthetic

d)

cursory

34.

Check all that apply for: ostentatious

a)

a peacock's plume

b)

an old shed with a broken down Model T inside

c)

most people in Hollywood

d)

a humble farmer

e)

Gucci glasses, a 14 carat diamond ring, a 45 exotic car garage

35.

Let's just put all our cards on the table and be totally open with one another. Not false statements.

a)

vagrant

b)

stagnant

c)

candid

d)

discern

36.

It is best to go into an argument with no preconceived notions; don't have any biases towards anything until all the facts are outlined. (Starts with an "O").

(a)  

37.

Be passionate in everything you do; put your whole heart into it.

a)

contentious

b)

ostentatious

c)

indifferent

d)

fervent

38.

The committee tried to weaken the board members until allowing students to leave their campus.

a)

denounce

b)

undermine

c)

corroborate

d)

expository

39.

Why is Narkia always so negative? She complains about everything, she's never hopeful. She's doom and gloom. (Think Debbie Downer - the glass is half empty).

(a)  

40.

Canada (sometimes), maybe Sweden. Or someone who is basically neutral on certain issues.

a)

obscure

b)

daunt

c)

impartial

d)

perceptive