WorksheetsHWL: Unit 6-10 Vocab Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Collate means...
color coordinate
legible
in one place
orderly
Select the best answer choice that matches with the underlined vocabulary word
When the _ abated, the National Guard entered the devastated town to check for survivors.
peace
rebels
storm
hostility
Enhanced could be used to describe...
efficiency
beauty
weight
traction
Stern and ill-humored
dour
droll
ambivalent
venal
Reasonable; capable of being carried out
venal
omniscient
impeccable
feasible
A complete and ridiculous failure
acrimony
affront
fiasco
transpose
To persuade with false promises and flattery
dole
cajole
condone
harry
Having unlimited knowledge; all-knowing
decorum
expatriate
omniscient
erudite
Credence would best be used to describe...
learning new information
being trusted with information
being invited somewhere
confirming information
Intrepid matches closest with which word?
excitedly
begrudgingly
aggressively
bravely
Concur matches closest to what word?
agreeing
speaking
disagreeing
writing
The president of the company gave a glib apology for the toxic waste fiasco that destroyed the environment; his speech sounded ____
remorseful but uplifting
underdeveloped and plain
more angry than sad
rehearsed and insincere
Gamut matches closest with...
keeping something out of
including a certain group
a wide range
relating to a group
Scholarly; learned
erudite
affront
dilettante
metier
A leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power
cult
protean
demagogue
extrovert
Noble; generous in forgiving; free from petty feelings or acts
austere
inane
magnanimous
genteel
Using mocking or scornful humor
incognito
transpose
officious
sardonic
Having a bad odor
fetid
erudite
destitute
unctuous
Feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing
contrite
fiasco
credence
sere
Readily changeable in form, shape, or meaning
metier
effigy
protean
duplicity
Feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing
fiasco
sere
credence
contrite
Identify the sentence that correctly uses vocabulary word impeccable
Her performance in the race was impeccable; she came in second place.
Her performance in the race was impeccable; she broke the school record.
Her performance in the race was impeccable; she fell before the finish line.
Her performance in the race was impeccable; she won the race by default.
Identify the sentence that correct uses the vocabulary word nuances
To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the police officers' arrival.
To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the coroner's report on the victim.
To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the before and after photos.
To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the technique for collecting evidence.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word transposed
Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price did not affect them.
Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price was free.
Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price had really doubled.
Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price was correct.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word demure
The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually went out to parties with her friends on the weekends.
The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually stayed at home and read books on the weekends.
The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually went to exotic car shows in the city.
The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually volunteered to help those less fortunate.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word collaborate
In order to prove the teacher wrong, the team would have to collaborate on the task.
In order to find the easiest solution, the team would have to collaborate on the task.
In order to do well on the group project, the team would have to collaborate on the task.
In order to determine who would be the leader, the team would have to collaborate on the task.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word emulate
Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate skits from old routines during her performances.
Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate her favorite comedians during her performances.
Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate what she knew during her performances.
Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate being serious and funny during her performances,
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word condone
The teacher said she does not condone good behavior.
The teacher said she does not condone waiting in line.
The teacher said she does not condone cheating in her class.
The teacher said she does not condone hard working students.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word decorum
Stephen, who was forced to change schools, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.
Stephen, who was trying to be a rebel, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.
Stephen, who was uninterested in social conventions, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.
Stephen, not wanting to be a social outcast, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.
Polite and respectful manner
genteel
sardonic
magnanimous
ambivalent
Intentional deceit in speech or conduct
affront
duplicity
effigy
protean
Without sense or meaning; silly
frowzy
droll
inane
extrovert
A mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
affront
enigma
culmination
dilemma
An expert in matters of culture, food, or wine
dilettante
journeyman
connoisseur
torpor
To falsely represent
propagate
belie
enthrall
inscrutable
Hatefully or shockingly evil
sardonic
heinous
jaunty
droll
The highest point of attainment; the end or climax
affront
duplicity
culmination
nuance
To spread or transmit, especially by reproducing
postulate
lobby
rend
propagate
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word expounded
The professor expounded on the material he was teaching when he didn't show up for a meeting.
The professor expounded on the material he was teaching over lunch with his colleagues.
The professor expounded on the material he was teaching by being vague about the lesson.
The professor expounded on the material he was teaching during the exam review session.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word expatriate
Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her Scottish heritage and identifying herself as America.
Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her family fortune and moving.
Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her American citizenship and moving to Scotland.
Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her Scottish citizenship and living in America.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word austere
The middle class citizens lived in austere conditions.
The prisoners of war lived in austere conditions.
The hotel guests lived in austere conditions.
The monarchs lived in austere conditions.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word balked
On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to carry the dog home.
On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to chase after the dog.
On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to walk faster.
On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to put the dog on a leash.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word incognito
Because the ticket window was closed, Tyler tried to enter incognito.
After he bought tickets to the game, Tyler tried to enter incognito.
Because he was rooting for the opposite team, Tyler tried to enter incognito.
Because he was banned from the stadium, Tyler tried to enter incognito.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word exulted
When the enemy surrendered, the troops exulted.
When the new recruits arrived, the troops exulted.
When the basic training was beginning, the troops exulted.
When it was time to do drills, the troops exulted.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word fluctuates
The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that kids ice skate on the river in the winter.
The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that farmers cannot plant near the riverbank.
The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that farmers plant more crops in the spring.
The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that the dam poses no threat at all.
To summon forth
rend
evoke
abate
belie
To detest; to hate strongly
Lobby
Evoke
abhor
postulate
A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options
dilemma
duplicity
torpor
gamut
To captivate as though spellbound
cajole
lobby
evoke
enthrall
Extremely poor; lacking necessities like food or shelter
unctuous
contrite
destitute
fetid
