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Amplify Unit C Sub-Unit 1 Lessons 1-5 Vocab

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

Which situation would be described as arduous?

a)

Checking the mail for a package you've been waiting on.

b)

Running a marathon.

c)

Taking a nap.

d)

Cheating off a neighbor's paper.

2.

What is the meaning of the word ineffectual?

a)

Not producing the expected outcome.

b)

The state of being disregarded or forgotten.

c)

Use of physical or mental energy; hard work.

d)

In a manner that cannot be taken back.

3.

The teacher was met with an onslaught of questions about the new assignment. In this sentence, onslaught means:

a)

The quality of being of practical use.

b)

Showing sustained enthusiasm.

c)

Characterized by directness in manner or speech.

d)

A large quantity of people or things.

4.

Which is likely an example of eloquence?

a)

A receipt from McDonald's for a McFlurry.

b)

A powerful speech by a politician.

c)

A doctor's excuse.

d)

A speeding ticket.

5.

What is the definition of paroxysms?

a)

A sudden uncontrollable attack.

b)

In a manner that cannot be taken back.

c)

The state of being disregarded or forgotten.

d)

Serving or tending to cause aversion.

6.

Which vocabulary word means having a strong mind that can overcome adversity?

a)

Oblivion

b)

Repellent

c)

Paroxysms

d)

Fortitude

7.

Frankness means:

a)

Having a strong mind that allows one to endure adversity.

b)

Being very direct with one's speech.

c)

A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something.

d)

In a manner that cannot be taken back.

8.

Which of the following situations would likely show avidity?

a)

An athlete getting ready to play a game they've trained for all season.

b)

A student taking a test they forgot about.

c)

Someone who has applied for their dream job accepting the company's offer.

d)

Attending a lecture at 7:00 a.m. on a topic that does not interest you.

9.

We forgot to buy insect (a)   for our camping trip, thus we were covered in mosquito bites when we returned. Spelling counts!

10.

The bully verbally (a)   the girl in front of his friends. Spelling counts!

11.

The contest winner had to (a)   her title after it was revealed she had cheated.

12.

Which of the following would be irrevocable?

a)

A beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

b)

A dirty shoe.

c)

A legal contract.

d)

A Subway sandwich.

13.

One who shows sustained enthusiasm without giving up could best be described as ____.

a)

Frank

b)

Indefatigable

c)

Eloquent

d)

Ineffectual

14.

Which situation would best demonstrate the word oblivion?

a)

An elderly nursing home patient with Dementia.

b)

A popular athlete.

c)

A well-known bestselling book.

d)

A controversial politician.

15.

Which activity would require exertion?

a)

Solving a set of complex math problems.

b)

Climbing Mt. Everest

c)

Learning a new language.

d)

Swimming across the Atlantic Ocean.

16.

The state of being practical and useful is ___

a)

Frankness

b)

Avidity

c)

Indefatigable

d)

Utility