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AP Vocabulary Review: Lesson 4

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Aria was looking at the stars in the sky and was amazed by their number. She described them as "myriad". What does the word "myriad" mean in this context?

a)

Harmful and offensive

b)

Extremely numerous or countless

c)

Uncertain and dependent on chance

d)

Enthusiastically praising

2.

Noah, Zoe, and Nora were discussing a new project. They were considering a plan proposed by another team. Noah thought the plan was innocuous, but Zoe disagreed. According to Zoe, what would be the best antonym for the word "Innocuous" in this context?

a)

Harmful

b)

Obvious

c)

Disturbance

d)

Innumerable

3.

Ethan went to a party where Benjamin was wearing a flashy and expensive outfit that seemed out of place. How would you describe Benjamin's display?

a)

An innocent display

b)

A quiet disturbance

c)

A vulgar or pretentious display

d)

An uncontrollable quarrel

4.

During a school debate, Lily and Emma had a heated argument. Abigail, who was observing them, described the situation as a "Fracas". What does she mean by "Fracas"?

a)

Countless

b)

Not harmful

c)

Noisy disturbance

d)

Original and exciting

5.

Nora, Benjamin, and Evelyn are playing a game of dice. The outcome of the game is said to be "dependent on chance" or "uncertain". Which word best describes this situation?

a)

Myriad

b)

Banal

c)

Precarious

d)

Extol

6.

During a school debate, Ethan enthusiastically praised Samuel's argument. If we were to use a single word to describe Ethan's action, which word would it be?

a)

Noticeable for being bad or incorrect

b)

Extol

c)

Lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

d)

Make less severe, serious, or painful

7.

Daniel found a book in the library that he thought Ethan might like. However, after reading a few pages, he found the content to be "Banal". How would you describe the book?

a)

Very noticeable for being bad

b)

So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

c)

Countless and extremely numerous

d)

Harmful and offensive

8.

In a classroom discussion, Aiden is known to be very assertive about his views. He is often inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true. Which word best describes Aiden's behavior?

a)

Flagrant

b)

Mitigate

c)

Dogmatic

d)

Ostentatious

9.

Nora noticed a flagrant error in the math problem on the board. What does "flagrant" mean in this context?

a)

Extremely numerous

b)

Dependent on chance

c)

Very noticeable, especially for being bad or incorrect

d)

Praise enthusiastically

10.

Priya, Maya, and Aria were having a heated argument. Which action can Priya take to "make less severe, serious, or painful" the situation?

a)

Be ostentatious

b)

Make the situation precarious

c)

Mitigate the situation

d)

Create a myriad of problems