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HWL: Unit 6-10 Vocab Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Collate means...

a)

color coordinate

b)

legible

c)

in one place

d)

orderly

2.

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.

a)

peace

b)

rebels

c)

storm

d)

hostility

3.

Enhanced could be used to describe...

a)

efficiency

b)

beauty

c)

weight

d)

traction

4.

Stern and ill-humored

a)

dour

b)

droll

c)

ambivalent

d)

venal

5.

Reasonable; capable of being carried out

a)

venal

b)

omniscient

c)

impeccable

d)

feasible

6.

A complete and ridiculous failure

a)

acrimony

b)

affront

c)

fiasco

d)

transpose

7.

To persuade with false promises and flattery

a)

dole

b)

cajole

c)

condone

d)

harry

8.

Having unlimited knowledge; all-knowing

a)

decorum

b)

expatriate

c)

omniscient

d)

erudite

9.

Credence would best be used to describe...

a)

learning new information

b)

being trusted with information

c)

being invited somewhere

d)

confirming information

10.

Intrepid matches closest with which word?

a)

excitedly

b)

begrudgingly

c)

aggressively

d)

bravely

11.

Concur matches closest to what word?

a)

agreeing

b)

speaking

c)

disagreeing

d)

writing

12.

The president of the company gave a glib apology for the toxic waste fiasco that destroyed the environment; his speech sounded ____

a)

remorseful but uplifting

b)

underdeveloped and plain

c)

more angry than sad

d)

rehearsed and insincere

13.

Gamut matches closest with...

a)

keeping something out of

b)

including a certain group

c)

a wide range

d)

relating to a group

14.

Scholarly; learned

a)

erudite

b)

affront

c)

dilettante

d)

metier

15.

A leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power

a)

cult

b)

protean

c)

demagogue

d)

extrovert

16.

Noble; generous in forgiving; free from petty feelings or acts

a)

austere

b)

inane

c)

magnanimous

d)

genteel

17.

Using mocking or scornful humor

a)

incognito

b)

transpose

c)

officious

d)

sardonic

18.

Having a bad odor

a)

fetid

b)

erudite

c)

destitute

d)

unctuous

19.

Feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing

a)

contrite

b)

fiasco

c)

credence

d)

sere

20.

Readily changeable in form, shape, or meaning

a)

metier

b)

effigy

c)

protean

d)

duplicity

21.

Feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing

a)

fiasco

b)

sere

c)

credence

d)

contrite

22.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses vocabulary word impeccable

a)

Her performance in the race was impeccable; she came in second place.

b)

Her performance in the race was impeccable; she broke the school record.

c)

Her performance in the race was impeccable; she fell before the finish line.

d)

Her performance in the race was impeccable; she won the race by default.

23.

Identify the sentence that correct uses the vocabulary word nuances

a)

To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the police officers' arrival.

b)

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.

c)

To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the before and after photos.

d)

To an untrained eye, the crime scene looked untouched; however, a trained professional could detect the nuances in the technique for collecting evidence.

24.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word transposed

a)

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.

b)

Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price was free.

c)

Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price had really doubled.

d)

Everyone was excited when the gas prices dropped until they learned the gas attendant transposed the number incorrectly, and the price was correct.

25.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word demure

a)

The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually went out to parties with her friends on the weekends.

b)

The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually stayed at home and read books on the weekends.

c)

The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually went to exotic car shows in the city.

d)

The author lived a demure lifestyle; she usually volunteered to help those less fortunate.

26.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word collaborate

a)

In order to prove the teacher wrong, the team would have to collaborate on the task.

b)

In order to find the easiest solution, the team would have to collaborate on the task.

c)

In order to do well on the group project, the team would have to collaborate on the task.

d)

In order to determine who would be the leader, the team would have to collaborate on the task.

27.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word emulate

a)

Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate skits from old routines during her performances.

b)

Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate her favorite comedians during her performances.

c)

Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate what she knew during her performances.

d)

Donna wanted to be a successful comedian, so she tried to emulate being serious and funny during her performances,

28.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word condone

a)

The teacher said she does not condone good behavior.

b)

The teacher said she does not condone waiting in line.

c)

The teacher said she does not condone cheating in her class.

d)

The teacher said she does not condone hard working students.

29.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word decorum

a)

Stephen, who was forced to change schools, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.

b)

Stephen, who was trying to be a rebel, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.

c)

Stephen, who was uninterested in social conventions, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.

d)

Stephen, not wanting to be a social outcast, followed his school's decorum by attending the prom.

30.

Polite and respectful manner

a)

genteel

b)

sardonic

c)

magnanimous

d)

ambivalent

31.

Intentional deceit in speech or conduct

a)

affront

b)

duplicity

c)

effigy

d)

protean

32.

Without sense or meaning; silly

a)

frowzy

b)

droll

c)

inane

d)

extrovert

33.

A mystery; something seemingly inexplicable

a)

affront

b)

enigma

c)

culmination

d)

dilemma

34.

An expert in matters of culture, food, or wine

a)

dilettante

b)

journeyman

c)

connoisseur

d)

torpor

35.

To falsely represent

a)

propagate

b)

belie

c)

enthrall

d)

inscrutable

36.

Hatefully or shockingly evil

a)

sardonic

b)

heinous

c)

jaunty

d)

droll

37.

The highest point of attainment; the end or climax

a)

affront

b)

duplicity

c)

culmination

d)

nuance

38.

To spread or transmit, especially by reproducing

a)

postulate

b)

lobby

c)

rend

d)

propagate

39.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word expounded

a)

The professor expounded on the material he was teaching when he didn't show up for a meeting.

b)

The professor expounded on the material he was teaching over lunch with his colleagues.

c)

The professor expounded on the material he was teaching by being vague about the lesson.

d)

The professor expounded on the material he was teaching during the exam review session.

40.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word expatriate

a)

Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her Scottish heritage and identifying herself as America.

b)

Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her family fortune and moving.

c)

Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her American citizenship and moving to Scotland.

d)

Bonnie, an American of Scottish descent, decided to become an expatriate by giving up her Scottish citizenship and living in America.

41.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word austere

a)

The middle class citizens lived in austere conditions.

b)

The prisoners of war lived in austere conditions.

c)

The hotel guests lived in austere conditions.

d)

The monarchs lived in austere conditions.

42.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word balked

a)

On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to carry the dog home.

b)

On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to chase after the dog.

c)

On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to walk faster.

d)

On their walk around the neighborhood, Terrance's dog balked, forcing Terrance to put the dog on a leash.

43.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word incognito

a)

Because the ticket window was closed, Tyler tried to enter incognito.

b)

After he bought tickets to the game, Tyler tried to enter incognito.

c)

Because he was rooting for the opposite team, Tyler tried to enter incognito.

d)

Because he was banned from the stadium, Tyler tried to enter incognito.

44.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word exulted

a)

When the enemy surrendered, the troops exulted.

b)

When the new recruits arrived, the troops exulted.

c)

When the basic training was beginning, the troops exulted.

d)

When it was time to do drills, the troops exulted.

45.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary word fluctuates

a)

The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that kids ice skate on the river in the winter.

b)

The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that farmers cannot plant near the riverbank.

c)

The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that farmers plant more crops in the spring.

d)

The height of the water in that river fluctuates so much that the dam poses no threat at all.

46.

To summon forth

a)

rend

b)

evoke

c)

abate

d)

belie

47.

To detest; to hate strongly

a)

Lobby

b)

Evoke

c)

abhor

d)

postulate

48.

A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

a)

dilemma

b)

duplicity

c)

torpor

d)

gamut

49.

To captivate as though spellbound

a)

cajole

b)

lobby

c)

evoke

d)

enthrall

50.

Extremely poor; lacking necessities like food or shelter

a)

unctuous

b)

contrite

c)

destitute

d)

fetid