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Semester 1 Vocabulary Test (Units 1-14)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Living or taking place in water

a)

hydroelectric

b)

marina

c)

aqueduct

d)

aquatic

2.

to lose water or moisture; to become dry

a)

Marine

b)

Dehydrate

c)

Hydrant

d)

Aquifer

3.

The image above is an example of -

a)

Aquarium

b)

Aqueduct

c)

Aquifer

d)

Marina

4.

An upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires.

a)

Hydrant

b)

Aquarium

c)

Marine

d)

Aquifer

5.

Related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water.

a)

Hydrant

b)

Aquatic

c)

Marine

d)

Hydroelectric

6.

The image above is an example of-

a)

Aquarium

b)

Aquifer

c)

Aqueduct

d)

Marina

7.

A glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live

a)

Marina

b)

Aqueduct

c)

Hydrant

d)

Aquarium

8.

Which set of words contain the Latin root that means “sea”

a)

Aquatic, hydrant, aqueduct

b)

Aqueduct, aquatic, aquifer

c)

Marine, marina, aquatic

d)

marina, maritime, marine

9.
Latin root meaning see or look. 
a)
phon
b)
vis/vid
c)
aud
d)
Hey you! 
10.
Latin root meaning hear. 
a)
aud
b)
vis/vid
c)
phon
d)
Hello? 
11.
Greek root meaning sound. 
a)
aud
b)
vis/vid
c)
phon
d)
What was that?
12.
Form a mental image of something; imagine. 
a)
visionary
b)
visualize
c)
vista
d)
audition
13.
A person with original ideas about what the future will be like. 
a)
vista
b)
visionary
c)
visualize
d)
audience
14.
A machine that reproduces sound (music) by placing a needle in contact with a grooved rotating disk; a record player
a)
xylophone
b)
audience
c)
phonograph
d)
audition
15.
The part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits
a)
auditorium
b)
audience
c)
audible
d)
audition
16.
Latin root meaning "to know." 
a)
mem
b)
ology
c)
sci
17.
Very good or interesting and worth remembering
a)
memoir
b)
memorialize
c)
memorable
d)
memento
18.
The study of human races, origins, societies, and cultures
a)
geology
b)
anthropology
c)
science
d)
conscience
19.
The part of the mind that tells you certain actions are right or wrong
a)
geology
b)
anthropology
c)
science
d)
conscience
20.

A circumstance is the distance around the outside of the circle.

a)
b)
21.

A central location would be right in the middle of something.

a)
b)
22.

A cyclone gets its name from its circular rotation.

a)
b)
23.

The bank robbers tried to _______ the security cameras by turning the power off in the building.

a)

circumstance

b)

circumvent

c)

eccentric

d)

central

24.

Kansas is located in the _______ part of the United States of America.

a)

circumstance

b)

circumvent

c)

eccentric

d)

central

25.

If you throw a stone into a pond it will make _______ circles on the water’s surface.

a)

circumstance

b)

circumvent

c)

eccentric

d)

concentric

26.

Juliana made ______ look effortless as the beautiful letters flowed from her pen onto the paper.

a)

contradict

b)

calligraphy

c)

transcript

d)

autobiography

27.

After much encouragement from his family, the famous artist wrote a detailed ____ of his life.

a)

inscription

b)

calligraphy

c)

transcript

d)

autobiography

28.

This is an example of

a)

inscription

b)

calligraphy

c)

telegram

d)

transcript

29.

Ms. Menner was excited to see the Ancient Greek ______.

a)

calligraphy

b)

inscription

c)

transcript

d)

telegram

30.

The United States decided to _______ Osvaldo for his amazing accomplishments.

a)

memorize

b)

memorialize

c)

capitalize

d)

ostrosize

31.
What does the root "temp" mean?
a)
place
b)
time
c)
weight
32.
What does the root "loc" mean?
a)
length
b)
weight
c)
place
33.
What does the root "chron" mean?
a)
time
b)
place
c)
length
34.
If you do something chronically it means you only do it one time ever.
a)
Yes, that is true. 
b)
No, that is false. 
35.
A contemporary celebrity was famous a very long time ago. 
a)
Yes, that is true. 
b)
No, that is false. 
36.

able to move from one place to another

a)

motivation

b)

tractor

c)

motive

d)

mobile

37.

Which word means to reduce the strength, value, or importance of something?

a)

tractor

b)

detract

c)

contract

38.

Which word means to cause something, such as your arm or leg, to straighten out or to stretch out?

a)

attention

b)

extend

c)

tension

d)

contentious

39.

Fill in the blank: If you park that old rusted car in your front yard it will ____________________ from the beauty of your house.

a)

tractor

b)

detract

c)

contract

40.

A motive can explain why a person acts a certain way.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

I don't know

41.

Fill in the blank: The hot metal will ________, or shrink, once it cools.

a)

contract

b)

attention

c)

detract

d)

mobile

42.

I noticed that in your essay you use the word "happy" quite a bit; maybe you could find a suitable _________ and use that to add some variety to your writing.

a)

pseudonym

b)

acronym

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

43.

Fortunately, the accident occurred very close to a ________ so he was able to receive medical attention right away.

a)

acronym

b)

anonymous

c)

hospital

d)

hospitable

44.

Which sentence include examples of a homonym?

a)

He hit the ball with the bat. The bat flew in the cave.

b)

The hare hopped down the road. She cut her hair very short.

c)

The dove made a nest in the tree. I dove in the bushes to hide from Mike.

d)

There are some markers in my desk. I went to their house for dinner.

45.

captive : hostage :: friend : __________

a)

parent

b)

captor

c)

enemy

d)

companion

46.
The story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person.
a)
biography
b)
bioogy
c)
biodegradable
d)
photosynthesis
47.
The art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera; named after the original process that used light to expose an image on special paper.
a)
photography
b)
photosynthesis
c)
photon
d)
philanthropist
48.
A tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation.
a)
photon
b)
photography
c)
photosynthesis
d)
biology
49.
A US city founded by William Penn, a Quaker who believed in peace.
a)
Philadelphia
b)
bibliophile
c)
philosophy
d)
photon
50.
A wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people.
a)
philanthropist
b)
philosophy
c)
biology
d)
biodegradable
51.
The study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life; your personal beliefs or opinions related to life.
a)
philosophy
b)
philanthropist
c)
biology
d)
bibliophile
52.
a)
biology
b)
philanthropist
c)
philosophy
d)
photon
53.
a)
biodegradable
b)
biology
c)
philosophy
d)
biography
54.
a)
biography
b)
bibliophile
c)
photography
d)
philosophy
55.
a)
photography
b)
photon
c)
biology
d)
philanthropist
56.
a)
photosynthesis
b)
photon
c)
bibliophile
d)
biodegradable
57.
a)
bibliophile
b)
biology
c)
photon
d)
biology
58.
the form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing
a)
pluralism
b)
plural
c)
polygon
d)
multiply
59.
a situation where people of different social classes, religions, races, etc. are together in a society but continue to have their different traditions and interest
a)
megalopolis
b)
plural
c)
pluralism
d)
multimedia
60.
involving two or more subject areas
a)
multiply
b)
pluralism
c)
plural
d)
multidisciplinary
61.
an area that includes several large cities
a)
Megalosaurus
b)
multitude
c)
megalopolis
d)
multiply
62.
A multitude of problems might help you relax and be calm.
a)
Yes
b)
No
63.
A circle is a polygon.
a)
Yes
b)
No
64.
Multidisciplinary work might connect history with math.
a)
Yes
b)
No
65.
In science class we made __________ ovens that actually cooked hotdogs using just the energy from the sun.
a)
solar
b)
solo
c)
unique
d)
monotonous
66.
Ellen is performing a drum ___________ in the talent show; this is the first time she has ever performed without her band.
a)
solo
b)
unison
c)
solitude
d)
monologue
67.
I have been practicing the lines for my __________ for a month.
a)
monologue
b)
monotone
c)
unison
d)
monotonous
68.
Choose an antonym for unify.
a)
join
b)
separate
c)
defend
d)
retreat
69.
Which of the following situations would not be considered monotonous?
a)
a long train ride through vast grass plains
b)
a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane
c)
brushing and flossing your teeth before bed
d)
your morning routine of walking and feeding your dog
70.
a way of talking or singing without raising or lowering the sound of your voice; talking in one tone of voice
a)
monotone
b)
solo
c)
unison
d)
monotonous
71.
a state or situation in which you are alone, usually because you want to be
a)
solitude
b)
solo
c)
solar
d)
monotone
72.
to cause people or things to be joined or brought together
a)
unify
b)
unison
c)
solitude
d)
solo
73.
an imaginary animal that  looks like a horse and has one straight horn growing from the middle of its forehead
a)
unicorn
b)
unify
c)
solar
d)
solo
74.

What Does Monotonous Mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Really Boring

c)

The Same Thing

d)

Continued

75.

The greek root meaning both. Select all that apply.

a)

du

b)

ambi

c)

bi

d)

amphi

76.

The latin root meaning two. Select all that apply.

a)

du

b)

ambi

c)

bi

d)

amphi

77.

(adj) - able to use both hands equally well

a)

amphibious

b)

ambiguous

c)

ambivalent

d)

ambidextrous

78.

(n) - a building that is divided into two separate homes

a)

dual

b)

duplex

c)

duet

79.

(n) - a vehicle with two wheels that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals

a)

biannual

b)

bilingual

c)

bicycle

80.

(adj) - able to speak and understand two languages

a)

biannual

b)

bilingual

c)

bicycle

81.

(adj) - happening twice a year

a)

biannual

b)

bilingual

c)

bicycle

82.

(adj) - having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about

someone or something at the same time

a)

amphibious

b)

ambiguous

c)

ambivalent

d)

ambidextrous

83.

(adj) - able to be understood in more than one way; having more than one

possible meaning

a)

amphibious

b)

ambiguous

c)

ambivalent

d)

ambidextrous

84.
A long distance race that has three parts; swimming, bicycling and running.
a)
triathlon
b)
trilogy
c)
trimester
d)
trident
85.
A fishing spear that has three points and looks like a large fork
a)
trident
b)
triathlon
c)
trimester
d)
trilogy
86.
This root word's meaning is four and is of Latin origin?
a)
quad/quar
b)
tri
c)
penta/quint
87.
This root word's meaning is five and is of Greek origin?
a)
penta/quint
b)
tri
c)
quad/quar
88.
A flat shape that has four sides and four angles.
a)
quadrangle
b)
quartet
c)
quart
d)
quintuplet
89.
A group of four singers or musicians who perform together.
a)
quartet
b)
quadrangle
c)
quart
d)
quintuplet
90.
A flat shape that has five sides and five corners.
a)
pentagon
b)
pentagram
c)
quintuplet
d)
fiveter
91.
One of five babies that are born at the same time to the same mother.
a)
quintuplet
b)
pentagram
c)
pentagon
d)
quadrangle
92.
What does the Latin root hex mean?
a)
six
b)
seven
c)
eight
d)
nine
93.
What does the Latin root, sept, mean?
a)
seven
b)
six
c)
eight
d)
nine
94.
What does the Greek root, oct, mean?
a)
six
b)
seven
c)
eight
d)
nine
95.
A group of seven singers or musicians who perform together; a piece of music that is meant to be performed by seven people...
a)
septet
b)
octave
c)
septennial
d)
septuagenarian
96.
A person who is between 70 and 79 years old...
a)
septennial
b)
septuagenarian
c)
septet
d)
octave
97.
A flat shape that has eight sides and eight angles...
a)
hexagon
b)
octave
c)
octagon
d)
octopus
98.
The tenth month of the year, formerly the eighth...
a)
October
b)
September
c)
septennial
d)
November
99.
A sea animal that has a soft body and eight long arms...
a)
octopus
b)
octave
c)
septuagenarian
d)
septet
100.

aquarium

a)

an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through

b)

living or taking place in water

c)

a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances

d)

a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live

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