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9th Grade Vocabulary Group 1 2021

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the word to the definition:

Having harmful effects that are often subtle and gradual.

a)

affinity

b)

jingoistic

c)

pernicious

d)

coquette

2.

Choose the word that is an antonym of the word ubiquitous.

a)

rare

b)

common

c)

flirtacious

d)

forerunner

3.

Choose the best antonym of the word slipshod.

a)

failure

b)

rapid

c)

quality

d)

inert

4.

Which sentence correctly uses the word abhor?

a)

The abhor of the storm was terrible.

b)

I abhor violence.

c)

I did not mean to abhor her comments; I wasn't listening.

d)

The abhors of nature are mysterious.

5.

Match the word to the definition:

Someone who flatters others in order to gain favor.

a)

sycophant

b)

misogynist

c)

talisman

d)

placid

6.

True or False: A statement is defined as a non sequitur if it logically follows a previous argument or statement.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which vocabulary adjective best describes this character?

a)

sycophant

b)

placid

c)

nefarious

d)

jingoistic

8.

Choose the word that correctly completes this analogy.

day : night :: chaotic : ______

a)

placid

b)

talisman

c)

implacable

d)

none of the above

9.

Which of the following is a precursor of the iphone 9?

a)

Android

b)

iphone8

c)

Nintendo Switch

d)

tacos

10.

Which word is a synonym of demure?

a)

quiet

b)

modtest

c)

reserved

d)

all of the above

11.

Which word below best completes the sentence?

After reading our essays, our teacher went on a _______________ about verb tense. 

a)
Didactic
b)
Diatribe
c)

precursor

d)

none of the above

12.

A woman who flirts to get what she wants could be described as a --------.

a)

Harangue

b)

Coquette

c)

Affinity

d)

Jingoistic

13.

The best definition of harangue is ___

a)

to lecture at length in an aggressive way

b)

a woman who flirts to get what she wants

c)

a natural skill

d)

unable to be soothed

14.

I behavior that is jingoistic is ____>

a)

overly patriotic

b)

a woman who flirts to get what she wants

c)

a natural skill

d)

lecture at length in an aggressive way

15.

Which sentence uses the word affinity correctly?

a)

He has an affinity for Hawaiian Pizza.

b)

"To affinity and beyond!"

c)

I will be able to affinity that car tomorrow.

d)

None of the above

16.

impossible to soothe; unforgiving

a)

implacable

b)

revulsion

c)

aloof

d)

tremulous

17.

What is the definition of bemoan?

a)

Someone who hates women

b)

An object with magical powers to bring good luck

c)

Express discontent of sorrow over

d)

Not easily upset or excited

18.

implacable

a)

overly patriotic

b)

a natural skill

c)

a woman who flirts to get what she wants

d)

unable to be soothed

19.

someone who hates women

a)

jinx

b)

talisman

c)

misogynist

d)

feminist

20.

A good luck charm with "magical" powers

a)

fakir

b)

talisman

c)

proffer