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US/AA Lit Trimester 1 Vocab Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sudden appearance of a comet in the daytime sky was considered an astronomical (a)   .

2.
  1. What does the word stringent describe?

a)
  1. a strict rule  

b)
  1. a lax rule

c)
  1.   inconsistent advice

d)
  1. optional tasks

3.

A dynamic person or situation is

a)

tatic and unchanging

b)

boring and monotonous

c)

ever-changing

d)

predictable

4.

The forest was so dense that it appeared (a)   with a variety of plant and animal species.

5.

There was a noticeable (a)   between the budget figures presented in the report and the actual expenditures.

6.

The beauty of a sunset is often (a)   , lasting only a few moments before darkness sets in.

7.

The musician's (a)   decision to play an impromptu concert delighted the crowd.

8.

The project made (a)   progress, with each phase building on the previous one.

9.

The novel's exploration of the human psyche was so (a)   that it left readers contemplating its themes for weeks.

10.

The music from the orchestra created a/an (a)   atmosphere, transporting the audience to a world of enchantment.

11.

The politician's (a)   statement left the audience uncertain about his stance on the controversial issue.

12.

If someone is skeptical they are ​ ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
doubting
critical
astute
nonchalant
13.

To attribute something means to (a)  

Choose from the below words
precede it.
bolster it with something.
befall it.
blame it on something.
14.

In a sequence of events, what does it mean for one event to precede another? (a)  

Choose from the below words
happen before
occur quickly
happen simultaneously
occur at random intervals
15.

Which word describes something that is extremely important or essential? (a)  

Choose from the below words
critical
profound
gradual
astute
16.

The additional evidence served to (a)   the prosecutor's argument in court.

Choose from the below words
bolster
attribute
exacerbate
precede
17.

Jack remained (a)   during the meeting, showing no signs of anxiety or excitement.

Choose from the below words
nonchalant
apprehensive
meticulous
cumbersome
18.

Tired of his chores, Tom decided to (a)   illness by pretending to have a high fever and a severe cough.

Choose from the below words
feign
befall
deplore
relegate
19.

Draw a picture of a situation that could happen outdoors where teamwork is critical.

20.

Match the following

a)
  1. Which word means endless, ceaseless, or continuous?

1.

perpetual

b)
  1. Which word means unthinkable or impossible?

2.

inconceivable

c)

Which word means powerful or intense?

3.

potent

d)
  1. Which word means weak, delicate, or flimsy?

4.

tenuous

e)
  1. Which word refers to a shortage or lack?

5.

deficit

21.

Match the following

a)
  1. Which word means impending, close at hand, or threatening?

1.

imminent

b)
  1. Which word means to oppose, provoke, or annoy?

2.

antagonize

c)
  1. Which word refers to a quality or character trait?

3.

attribute

d)
  1. Which word means famous, respected, or distinguished?

4.

emminent

e)
  1. Which word means of little importance or consequence?

5.

trivial

22.

Which word means to assign or refer to a lower rank?

a)

relocate

b)

relegate

c)

reject

d)

refute

23.

What does the word cumbersome mean?

a)

easy to manage

b)

slow or difficult

c)

precise and accurate

d)

quick and agile

24.

If someone has eclipsed another, that means that the person that they have eclipsed is now…

a)

injured

b)

sick

c)

less famous

d)

more famous

25.

An eminent person is...

a)

ordinary

b)

well known

c)

mysterious

d)

insignificant

26.

Her injury was only (a)   ; it didn’t affect her internal organs.