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WorksheetsE9A VOCAB REVIEW - LIST #2
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 24mins
Going into this review, what is your level of confidence with the List 2 words?
What does the word CATALYST mean?
a subtle difference in meaning
a feeling of alarm or dread
a formal command to do something
something that causes and event to happen
What is the definition of the word RESCIND?
It is a verb that means to "officially cancel."
It is an adjective that means "having more than one possible meaning."
It is a noun that means "filled to satisfaction."
It is a noun that means "filled to satisfaction."
Would a person most likely be disappointed if they entered into a lease for a new apartment and the landlord, two days later, RESCINDED the lease without explanation?
Yes, the person would be disappointed.
No, the person would not be disappointed.
Which word is a verb that means to "laugh at with contempt"?
FLAUNT
RESCIND
FLOUT
MANDATE
Which adverb (a word that describes a verb / -ly) would best fit this sentence?
Roberta's fingers (a) moved across the piano keys as she played The Études by Frédéric Chopin.
What is the definition of the word NUANCE?
to be filled to satisfaction with food or drink
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion
a feeling of alarm or dread
occurring by happy chance
Is the word AMBIGUOUS being used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Mr. Ambrose's AMBIGUOUS directions to the social studies class made the assignment easy to understand and complete.
The word is used correctly.
The word is not used correctly.
Draw a person in front of this house who is filled with TREPIDATION about entering the building. (Ms. Nelson will award an individual prize for quality art!)
The word REPLETE means ________________.
deeply filled or permeated
a slight difference in meaning
having more than one possible meaning
undesirably noticeable
Who would probably give the most NUANCED answer to a question about climate change?
a kindergarten student
someone who has never heard of the issue
a climatologist who studies the atmosphere and weather patterns over time
a person who knows just a little bit about the topic
If you are REPLETE after a meal, you are _____________.
full
still hungry
sick to your stomach
ready to order in a pizza
SENTENCE BY AN E9A STUDENT:
With snow whipping around us as shouts from the raging battle echoed through the blinding winds, Cyrah _________(ly) dove below a flying tree, giving me enough warning to call upon my power, narrowly avoiding being knocked out of the sky.
ambiguous
deft
zealous
obtrusive
Last year, high school basketball players were _______(ed) to wear their masks when they played in Dane County.
catalyst
flout
rescind
mandate
If a cross country coach was the CATALYST for a student turning around their life, would that student probably be grateful to the coach?
Yes, the student would be grateful.
No, the student would not be grateful.
Is the word being used correctly in this sentence?
If Gloria's college scholarship is RESCINDED, she might have to get a second summer job to fund her schooling.
YES
NO
Is the word being used correctly in the sentence?
She played the piano beautifully, DEFTING her hands across the keys.
Yes, it is used correctly.
No, it is not used correctly.
If a person is filled with TREPIDATION, they are confident in themselves.
This is true.
This is false.
Write a sentence using the word RESCIND. (Theme of the sentence should be a family rule.)
(a)
Someone who is ZEALOUS is dull and low energy.
This is true.
This is false.
Note: We will start this story soon!
George and Lennie's job on the ranch is almost __________(ed) by the boss because he thinks there is something strange going on with Lennie.
OBSTRUSIVE
NUANCE
CATALYST
RESCIND
The word FORTUITOUS means ___________.
unlucky
lucky
enthusiastic
unenthusiastic
If a FORTUITOUS event happened in your life, would you be glad or mad or scared?
glad
mad
frightened
The word OBTRUSIVE means _____________.
being aware of a slight difference in meaning
lucky
sticking out; protruding
lying flat
TRUE/FALSE: An OBTRUSIVE co-worker might become a problem in the workplace.
(a)
Type the vocab word that means "something that is open to two or more interpretations."
(a)
When shy Mackenzie came back from her trip, her_________ interest in Romanian culture and history surprised her classmates.
AMBIGUOUS
DEFT
OBTRUSIVE
ZEALOUS
WRITTEN BY AN E9A STUDENT:
Gary tried to travel to Florida, but the airport _________ his passport because of something illegal in his bag.
REPLETED
NUANCED
RESCINDED
FLOUTED
WRITTEN BY AN E9A STUDENT:
Though the curfew rule is clear, many students _______ it during Homecoming week.
REPLETE
FLOUT
DEFT
FLAUNT
What part of speech is the underlined word in this sentence:
Jerome's nuanced essay for his history class impressed his teacher so much that he entered it in a state-wide contest.
(a)
"Artificial intelligence is making an extreme entrance into almost every facet of society in predicted and unforeseen ways, causing both excitement and trepidation." (TechCrunch)
What does this sentence mean?
A.I. is dangerous and therefore causes extreme fear.
A.I. is predicted to ruin society in a matter of a few years.
A.I. is becoming a part of all aspects of society, and people are both excited and fearful of it.
Nobody fears A.I., but they instead welcome it entrance into society.
WRITTEN BY AN E9A STUDENT:
When we arrived at the airport, rushing to catch our flights, we were informed by a smiling employee in a ____________ tone that all flights were canceled due to weather issues.
pugnacious
nonchalance
pugnaciously
nonchalant
None of the answers is correct.
Which stem means "thoroughly"?
SCIND
CATA
FORT
PLET
Which stem means "eager rivalry, fierceness, or enthusiasm"?
ZEAL
AMBI
TRUS
MAND
Which stem means "both"?
TREPID
PLET
OB
AMBI
Draw an image that represents the vocab word RESCIND. (There will be an additional award for a quality response to this question.)
The word "mandate" can be used as a NOUN and a __________.
PREPOSITION
VERB
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
In which sentence is CATALYST used correctly?
Her CATALYST was almost fully paid off, and she was proud.
The CATALYST winter storm caused chaos at airports.
A speeding ticket was the CATALYST she needed to slow down and drive more safely.
She CATALYSTLY ran toward the bank robber, trying to stop him from escaping.
Which of the vocab words listed is the toughest for you to remember?
CATALYST
NUANCE
AMBIGUOUS
FLOUT
RESCIND
If you gave an AMBIGUOUS answer to a judge's questioning about a crime, would the judge be satisfied or dissatisfied?
The judge would be satisfied with your answers.
The judge would not be satisfied with your answers.
If a boss MANDATED mask-wearing for all employees, would he/she expect the employees to wear masks or not wear masks?
It would be the employees' choice.
It would be required for all employees.
It would not be required at all.
Which of the adjectives below means "undesirably noticeable"?
ambiguous
obtrusive
zealous
deft
None of the answers is correct.
The party was _________ with every kind of decadent [rich, fancy] dessert the guests could want, including towering layer cakes, creamy flans, and rich fudgy bars.
CATALYST
FORTUITOUS
NUANCE
REPLETE
What is your level of confidence for the upcoming List 2 vocab test?
If Logan and Arthur discovered the answer key to Ms. Nelson's test in a stack of papers she returned to them, would they likely be MANDATED by their teacher to turn it in as soon as possible?
Yes, she would mandate that.
No, she would let them keep the key.
What part of speech is DEFT?
(a)
What part of speech is the capitalized word in this sentence?
Jeremiah's TREPIDATION regarding Tuesday's game concerned his coach.
COMMON NOUN
PROPER NOUN
ADJECTIVE
VERB
ADVERB
Mark all of the sentences that use the capitalized vocab word correctly.
She DEFTLY and beautifully arranged the wedding flowers at the front of the church.
Ms. Nelson's AMBIGUOUS directions about Friday's test reassured the students that they were on the right track.
The NUANCE of his chess skills impressed the judges.
If you are filled with TREPIDATION about graduation, just stay in high school forever!
Jordan met a famous actor after seeing them in a play, and she decided in that moment she, too, would go into acting as a career. What is that moment called?
(a)
