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American Lit VSP Rev 2

Total questions: 208

Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

having a sweet, penetrating smell; spicy

a)

aromatic

b)

ironic

c)

austere

d)

proselytize

2.

having a stern look or manner; strict or severe in modes of living or acting

a)

austere

b)

dogma

c)

pathos

d)

zealot

3.

profane speaking of God or of sacred things; an irreverent act or utterance

a)

blasphemy

b)

pathos

c)

enigma

d)

heresy

4.

that which is held as an opinion; a belief, principle, doctrine

a)

dogma

b)

aromatic

c)

prototype

d)

labyrinth

5.

an obscure riddle or puzzle; a baffling situation or person

a)

enigma

b)

austere

c)

blasphemy

d)

labyrinth

6.

a belief or opinion at variance with established doctrine in religion or in other fields

a)

heresy

b)

blasphemy

c)

enigma

d)

proselytize

7.

characterized by a manner of speaking in which words are used to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; characteristic of that which is the direct opposite of what is expected or hoped for

a)

ironic

b)

austere

c)

enigma

d)

pathos

8.

an intricate structure or system of winding, interconnecting paths or passages; something highly intricate or perplexing in makeup

a)

labyrinth

b)

dogma

c)

blasphemy

d)

prototype

9.

a quality, especially in literature or art, that awakens feelings of sympathy, pity, compassion, or sorrow

a)

pathos

b)

ironic

c)

zealot

d)

dogma

10.

to try to convert

a)

proselytize

b)

prototype

c)

ironic

d)

blasphemy

11.

an original held as the standard for subsequent forms

a)

prototype

b)

labyrinth

c)

zealot

d)

austere

12.

a fanatically devoted or committed person; an immoderate partisan

a)

zealot

b)

proselytize

c)

pathos

d)

aromatic

13.

the prefix meaning not, without is __?__.

a)

a-, an-

b)

curcum

c)

ec-

d)

meta-

14.

the root word meaning chief, first, to rule is __?__.

a)

ARCH

b)

CAD, CAS, CID

c)

MANU

d)

PATH

15.

the suffix meaning like pertaining to is __?__.

a)

-ar, -ary1

b)

-ar, -ary2

c)

-ible

d)

-ment

16.

balmy, fragrant, odorous, and scented are ___?__ of aromatic

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

17.

fetid, musty, odorless, putrid, and stinking are __?__ of aromatic

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

18.

ascetic, grave, rigid, rigorous, and serious are __?__ of austere.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

19.

affable, genial, indulgent, lenient, and pliable are __?__ of austere

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

20.

cursing, profanity, swearing, irreverence, profanation, and sacrilege et are __?__ of blasphemy

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

21.

adoration, extolling, praise, reverence, veneration, worship are __?__ of blasphemy

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

22.

creed, doctrine, precept, and tenet are __?__ of dogma

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

23.

conundrum, mystery, problem, puzzle, riddle are __?__ of enigma

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

24.

answer, explanation, and solution are __?__ of enigma

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

25.

apostasy, disbelief, heterodoxy, infidelity, unorthodoxy are __?__ heresy

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

26.

acquiescence, assent, belief, and compliance are __?__ of heresy

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

27.

agreeing and expected are __?__ of ironic

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

28.

contradictory, paradoxical, and unexpected are __?__ of ironic

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

29.

convolution, maze, webwork, and winding are __?__ of labyrinth

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

30.

commiseration, pity, poignancy, and sympathy are __?__ of pathos

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

31.

pitilessness and ruthlessness are __?__ of pathos

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

32.

campaign, evangelize, lecture, persuade, and preach are ___?__ of proselytize

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

33.

discourage, dissuade, and prevent are __?__ of proselytize

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

34.

archetype, example, forerunner, model, paradigm, and precursor are __?__ of prototype

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

35.

moderate, nonradical, non-reactionary, and pacifist are __?__ of perpetuate zealot

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

36.

addict, bigot, enthusiast, and fanatic are __?__ of zealot

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

37.

the prefix meaning around is __?__.

a)

a-, an-

b)

curcum-

c)

ec-

d)

meta-

38.

the prefix meaning out, out of is __?__.

a)

a-, an-

b)

circum-

c)

ec-

d)

meta-

39.

the prefix meaning along with, after, beyond, change is __?__.

a)

a-, an-

b)

circum-

c)

ec-

d)

meta-

40.

the root word meaning to fall, to befall, to happen is __?__.

a)

ARCH

b)

CAD, CAS, CID

c)

MANU

d)

PATH

41.

the root word meaning hand is __?__.

a)

ARCH

b)

CAD, CAS, CID

c)

MANU

d)

PATH

42.

the root word meaning feeling, suffering, disease is __?__.

a)

ARCH

b)

CAD, CAS, CID

c)

MANU

d)

PATH

43.

the suffix meaning one who is __?__.

a)

-ar, ary1

b)

-iar, ary2

c)

-ible

d)

-ment

44.

the suffix meaning able to (be) is __?__.

a)

-ar, ary1

b)

-ar, ary2

c)

-ible

d)

-ment

45.

the suffix meaning that which, state, quality, act of is __?__.

a)

-ar, ary1

b)

-ar, ary2

c)

-ible

d)

-ment

46.

to distinguish mentally; to recognize or perceive distinctly

a)

discern

b)

dissension

c)

precipitate

d)

profane

47.

quality of being prudent, wary, cautiously reserved

a)

discretion

b)

dissipate

c)

premonition

d)

proficient

48.

to belittle, discredit or undervalue

a)

disparage

b)

distraught

c)

preposterous

d)

provocation

49.

conflicting opinions

a)

dissension

b)

discern

c)

premonition

d)

provocation

50.

to scatter or consume wastefully

a)

dissipate

b)

discretion

c)

precipitate

d)

proficient

51.

mentally distracted by being pulled or driven in different directions; deeply agitated

a)

distraught

b)

disparage

c)

preposterous

d)

profane

52.

to hasten; to make something happen early

a)

precipitate

b)

dissension

c)

distraught

d)

profane

53.

a forewarning; an instinctive foreboding

a)

premonition

b)

dissipate

c)

precipitate

d)

preposterous

54.

contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly absurd

a)

preposterous

b)

discern

c)

dissipate

d)

provocation

55.

not pertaining to what is sacred or biblical; showing blasphemous irreverence toward God or sacred things

a)

profane

b)

preposterous

c)

disparage

d)

distraught

56.

skilled to an expert degree

a)

proficient

b)

discretion

c)

premonition

d)

profane

57.

aggravation; the state of being stirred up

a)

provocation

b)

dissension

c)

dissipate

d)

distraught

58.

the prefix meaning before is __?__.

a)

dis-

b)

hyper-

c)

pre-

d)

se-

59.

the prefix meaning apart, aside is __?__.

a)

dis-

b)

hyper-

c)

pre-

d)

se-

60.

the prefix meaning over, above, beyond is __?__.

a)

dis-

b)

hyper-

c)

pre-

d)

se-

61.

the prefix meaning apart, away from, not is __?__.

a)

dis-

b)

hyper-

c)

pre-

d)

se-

62.

the root word meaning people is __?__.

a)

DEM(O)

b)

JAC, JECT

c)

SENS, SENT

d)

VIS, VIS

63.

the root word meaning to throw is __?__.

a)

DEM(O)

b)

JAC, JECT

c)

SENS, SENT

d)

VIS, VIS

64.

the root word meaning to feel to perceive is __?__.

a)

DEM(O)

b)

JAC, JECT

c)

SENS, SENT

d)

VIS, VIS

65.

the root word meaning to see is __?__.

a)

DEM(O)

b)

JAC, JECT

c)

SENS, SENT

d)

VIS, VIS

66.

the suffix meaning state, quality, act of is __?__.

a)

-ate1

b)

-ate2

c)

-ate3

d)

--age

67.

the suffix meaning to make, to act, etc. (verb forms) is __?__.

a)

-ate1

b)

-ate2

c)

-ate3

d)

--age

68.

the suffix meaning having the quality of is __?__.

a)

-ate1

b)

-ate2

c)

-ate3

d)

--age

69.

the suffix meaning one who, that which is __?__.

a)

-ate1

b)

-ate2

c)

-ate3

d)

--age

70.

ascertain, discover, determine, observe, and perceive are ___?__ of discern

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

71.

foresight, forethought, providence, and prudence are __?__ of discretion.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

72.

asininity, foolishness, indiscretion, and rashness are __?__ of discretion

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

73.

decry, defame, depreciate, detract, and dishonor are __?__ of disparage

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

74.

appreciate, esteem, exalt, honor, and praise are __?__ of disparage

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

75.

conflict, disagreement, discord, division, opposition, ad rebellion are __?__ of dissension

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

76.

accord, agreement, concurrence, harmony, and unity are __?__ of dissension

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

77.

dispel, disperse, squander, and waste are __?__ of dissipate

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

78.

absorb, accumulate, concentrate, and gather are __?__ dissipate

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

79.

bewildered, distracted, and confused are __?__ of distraught

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

80.

collected, composed, imperturbable, and unruffled are __?__ of distraught

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

81.

accelerate, advance, bring on, hurry, and quicken are __?__ of precipitate

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

82.

decelerate, delay, hinder, impede, postpone, and slow are __?__ of precipitate

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

83.

foreshadowing, preindication; inkling, and presentiment are __?__ of premonition

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

84.

absurd, foolish, and silly are __?__ of preposterous

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

85.

logical, natural, and rational are ___?__ of preposterous

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

86.

secular, temporal, and unconsecrated are __?__ of profane

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

87.

consecrated, religious, sacred, and Scriptural are __?__ of profane

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

88.

blasphemous, impious, irreverent, and sacrilegious are __?__ of profane

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

89.

pious, respectful, reverent, and worshipful are __?__ of profane

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

90.

adroit, competent, and dexterous are __?__ of proficient

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

91.

amateur, incapable, incompetent, inept, and unskilled are __?__ of proficient

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

92.

anger, annoyance, frustration, instigation, irritation, and vexation are __?__ of provocation

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

93.

appeasement, assuagement, calm, and composure are __?__ of provocation

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

94.

the quality of being lively, spirited, or vigorous

a)

animation

b)

diffidence

c)

iridescence

d)

refutation

95.

a stopping, either temporarily or permanently

a)

cessation

b)

emulation

c)

hallucination

d)

repugnance

96.

a plan or scheme

a)

contrivance

b)

exasperation

c)

ostentation

d)

animation

97.

lack of self-confidence; timidity

a)

diffidence

b)

exasperation

c)

refutation

d)

repugnance

98.

effort or desire to equal or surpass another

a)

emulation

b)

cessation

c)

introspection

d)

refutation

99.

extreme annoyance or irritation, especially to the point of anger or frustration

a)

exasperation

b)

cessation

c)

introspection

d)

repugnance

100.

a compelling false perception of objects or sensations which lack reality or external cause

a)

hallucination

b)

contrivance

c)

emulation

d)

refutation

101.

the act of looking within oneself; of searching one's conscience

a)

introspection

b)

animation

c)

emulation

d)

ostentation

102.

a rainbowlike display of varying and shifting colors

a)

iridescence

b)

diffidence

c)

exasperation

d)

ostentation

103.

extravagant display intended to impress others or attract notice; vainglorious showiness

a)

ostentation

b)

diffidence

c)

hallucination

d)

refutation

104.

the act of proving the incorrectness of falsity of a statement

a)

refutation

b)

contrivance

c)

emulation

d)

introspection

105.

deep-seated aversion or antagonism; strong dislike

a)

repugnance

b)

cessation

c)

exasperation

d)

ostentation

106.

harsh to the taste or smell; bitter; stinging

a)

acrid

b)

benevolent

c)

fervid

d)

sinister

107.

desirous of the good of others; kindly; charitable

a)

acrid

b)

benevolent

c)

fervid

d)

sinister

108.

glowing from heat; extremely passionate

a)

acrid

b)

benevolent

c)

fervid

d)

sinister

109.

suggestive of lurking evil or harm; evil, wicked

a)

acrid

b)

benevolent

c)

fervid

d)

sinister

110.

having ready skill, either physical or mental

a)

adroit

b)

cavalier

c)

flagrant

d)

formidable

111.

showing a nonchalant, carefree attitude; displaying haughty indifference

a)

adroit

b)

cavalier

c)

flagrant

d)

formidable

112.

extremely and conspicuously bad

a)

adroit

b)

cavalier

c)

flagrant

d)

formidable

113.

exciting fear or dread

a)

adroit

b)

cavalier

c)

flagrant

d)

formidable

114.

easy to speak to; approachable

a)

affable

b)

agile

c)

diabolic

d)

flamboyant

115.

having the faculty of quick, easy motion; mentally quick

a)

affable

b)

agile

c)

diabolic

d)

flamboyant

116.

of or pertaining to the Devil or devils; of the nature of the Devil

a)

affable

b)

agile

c)

diabolic

d)

flamboyant

117.

in architecture, characterized by waved lines suggestive of flames; ornate; extravagantly bold and colorful display

a)

affable

b)

agile

c)

diabolic

d)

flamboyant

118.

unchangeable

a)

immutable

b)

infallible

c)

innocuous

d)

intimate

119.

to make very angry; to enrage

a)

incense

b)

infinitesimal

c)

insatiate

d)

irrelevant

120.

pointing out; suggestive

a)

indicative

b)

infirm

c)

inscrutable

d)

immutable

121.

avoiding work or exertion; habitully idle

a)

indolent

b)

insatiate

c)

incense

d)

infallible

122.

incapable of erring; unfailing

a)

infallible

b)

incense

c)

insatiate

d)

irrelevant

123.

tiny; so small that it cannot be measured

a)

infinitesimal

b)

indicative

c)

intimate

d)

infirm

124.

physically weak or feeble

a)

infirm

b)

indolent

c)

inscrutable

d)

innocuous

125.

not offensive or injurious; harmless

a)

innocuous

b)

indicative

c)

infinitesimal

d)

irrelevant

126.

never satisfied; greedy

a)

insatiate

b)

immutable

c)

infallible

d)

inscrutable

127.

incapable of being searched into and understood; unintelligible

a)

inscrutable

b)

infallible

c)

immutable

d)

innocuous

128.

to announce; to hint or imply

a)

intimate

b)

indicative

c)

insatiate

d)

incense

129.

not to the purpose; does not apply

a)

irrelevant

b)

indicative

c)

immutable

d)

insatiate

130.

not strong in character or purpose

a)

infirm

b)

indolent

c)

intimate

d)

innocuous

131.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

acknowledgment

b)

acknowledgement

c)

aknowledgment

d)

aknowledgement

132.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

allurement

b)

allurment

133.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

argument

b)

arguement

134.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

believable

b)

believeable

c)

beleivable

d)

beleiveable

135.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

careful

b)

carful

136.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

caring

b)

careing

137.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

desirable

b)

desireable

138.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

encouragement

b)

encouragment

139.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

hoping

b)

hopeing

140.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

knowledgeable

b)

knowledgable

141.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

losing

b)

loseing

142.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

manageable

b)

managable

143.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

placement

b)

placment

144.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

placing

b)

placeing

145.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

shameful

b)

shamful

146.

the prefix meaning up, back, again is __?__.

a)

ana-

b)

in-1

c)

in-2

d)

pan-

147.

the prefix meaning in, into is __?__.

a)

ana-

b)

in-1

c)

in-2

d)

pan-

148.

the prefix meaning not is __?__.

a)

ana-

b)

in-1

c)

in-2

d)

pan-

149.

the prefix meaning all is __?__.

a)

ana-

b)

in-1

c)

in-2

d)

pan-

150.

the root word meaning to go, to yield is __?__.

a)

CEDE, CEED, CESS

b)

LEG, LECT, LIG

c)

NEO

d)

REG, RECT

151.

the root word meaning to choose, to gather, to read is __?__.

a)

CEDE, CEED, CESS

b)

LEG, LECT, LIG

c)

NEO

d)

REG, RECT

152.

the root word meaning new is __?__.

a)

CEDE, CEED, CESS

b)

LEG, LECT, LIG

c)

NEO

d)

REG, RECT

153.

the root word meaning to rule, to keep straight is __?__.

a)

CEDE, CEED, CESS

b)

LEG, LECT, LIG

c)

NEO

d)

REG, RECT

154.

the suffix meaning able to (be) is __?__.

a)

-able

b)

-ant

c)

-ety

d)

--ice

155.

the suffix meaning one who, that which is __?__.

a)

-able

b)

-ant

c)

-ety

d)

--ice

156.

the suffix meaning state, quality, act of is __?__.

a)

-able

b)

-ant

c)

-ety

d)

--ice

157.

the suffix meaning state, quality, act of is __?__.

a)

-able

b)

-ant

c)

-ety

d)

--ice

158.

changeless, invariable, unalterable, unchanging, and undeviating are ___?__ of immutable.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

159.

exasperate, infuriate, madden, provoke, and rile are __?__ of incense.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

160.

alterable, changing, inconstant, vacillatory, and varying are __?__ of immutable.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

161.

denotative, exhibitive, revealing, suggestive, symbolic symptomatic, and telling are __?__ of indicative.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

162.

appease, assuage, calm, dulcify, pacify, and soothe are __?__ of incense.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

163.

lazy, slothful, and industrious are __?__ of indolent.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

164.

assiduous, busy, diligent, industrious, and sedulous are __?__ of indolent.

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

165.

flawless, impeccable, inerrable, inerrant, and unerring are __?__ of infallible

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

166.

errable, errant, fallible, and imperfect are __?__ infallible

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

167.

diminutive, imperceptible, indiscernible, microscopic, minuscule, and minute are __?__ of infinitesimal

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

168.

detectable enormous, huge, immense, and significant are __?__ of infinitesimal

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

169.

decrepit, frail, inconstant, irresolute, vacillating are __?__ of infirm

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

170.

resolute, steadfast, hale, healthy, vigorous, and unwavering are __?__ of infirm

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

171.

innocent, inoffensive, and unoffending are __?__ of innocuous

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

172.

harmful and pernicious are __?__ of innocuous

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

173.

gluttonous, unappeasable, unquenchable, undated, and unsatisfied are ___?__ of insatiate

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

174.

gratified, quenched, sated, satisfied, and sufficed are __?__ of insatiate

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

175.

arcane, impenetrable, inexplicable, mysterious, and unknowable are __?__ of inscrutable

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

176.

comprehensible, intelligible, penetrable, perceivable, and perspicuous are __?__ of inscrutable

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

177.

allude to, indicate, infer, insinuate, and suggest are __?__ of intimate

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

178.

conceal and withhold are __?__ of intimate

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

179.

extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, inconsequent, unconnected, and unrelated are __?__ of irrelevant

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

180.

applicable, pertaining, pertinent, and related are __?__ of irrelevant

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

181.

to destroy the self-confidence or self-possession of anyone; to make one feel inferior or ashamed

a)

abash

b)

cajole

c)

embezzle

d)

rhetoric

182.

obstinate and unenlightened attachment to one's own religion, party, belief, or opinion

a)

bigotry

b)

chagrin

c)

festoon

d)

platitude

183.

to get one's way by deceptive flattery or specious promises

a)

cajole

b)

abash

c)

embezzle

d)

rampant

184.

embarrassment or humiliation caused by disappointment or failure

a)

chagrin

b)

rhetoric

c)

reverie

d)

platitude

185.

utterly disordered or confused

a)

chaotic

b)

hypocritical

c)

rampant

d)

abash

186.

to fraudulently appropriate money entrusted to one's care

a)

embezzle

b)

abash

c)

festoon

d)

cajole

187.

wreath made of plants and other materials hung in a loop

a)

festoon

b)

bigotry

c)

chagrin

d)

reverie

188.

characterized by feigning to be what one is not

a)

hypocritical

b)

chaotic

c)

rampant

d)

embezzle

189.

a dull and trite remark solemnly stated

a)

platitude

b)

festoon

c)

rhetoric

d)

bigotry

190.

growing or flourishing unchecked; unrestrained

a)

rampant

b)

hypocritical

c)

chaotic

d)

rhetoric

191.

abstracted musing; daydreaming

a)

reverie

b)

platitude

c)

festoon

d)

abash

192.

the art of using effective and persuasive language; the rules guiding the effective use of language

a)

rhetoric

b)

festoon

c)

reverie

d)

chagrin

193.

language characterized by artificial or ostentatious expression

a)

rhetoric

b)

reverie

c)

platitude

d)

embezzle

194.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

calendar

b)

calander

c)

calender

d)

calandar

195.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

concede

b)

conceed

c)

conseed

d)

consede

196.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

conscious

b)

conscous

c)

concious

197.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

dictionary

b)

dikshunary

c)

dictionery

d)

dicshunery

198.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

exceed

b)

excede

c)

exsede

199.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

guttural

b)

gutteral

c)

gutturel

200.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

intercede

b)

interceed

c)

intersede

201.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

loneliness

b)

lonelyness

c)

lonliness

202.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

pamphlet

b)

pampflet

c)

pampflit

d)

pamphlit

203.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

precede

b)

preceed

c)

presede

204.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

proceed

b)

procede

c)

prosede

205.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

recede

b)

receed

c)

resede

206.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

secede

b)

seceed

c)

sesede

207.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

succeed

b)

sucede

c)

sucksede

208.

Which spelling is correct?

a)

supersede

b)

supercede

c)

superceed