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Unit 1: Vocab (Fast and Curious)

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of tenuous?

a)
Tenuous means weak or insubstantial.
b)
Tenuous means strong and durable.
c)
Tenuous refers to something that is abundant and plentiful.
d)
Tenuous describes a situation that is stable and secure.
2.

What does unprecedented mean?

a)
Unprecedented refers to something that happens regularly.
b)
Unprecedented means a common occurrence.
c)
Unprecedented is a synonym for traditional.
d)
Unprecedented means never done or known before.
3.

What does contrite mean?

a)
Feeling indifferent or apathetic.
b)
Showing anger or frustration.
c)
Experiencing joy or happiness.
d)
Feeling remorse or penitence.
4.

What does defiance mean?

a)
Defiance is the act of following rules strictly.
b)
Defiance means to agree with someone.
c)
Defiance is the act of resisting or challenging authority.
d)
Defiance is a form of submission to authority.
5.

What does conscientious mean?

a)
Diligent and responsible in performing tasks.
b)
Unreliable and inconsistent in work.
c)

Wanting to do what is right.

d)
Careless and indifferent in tasks.
6.

What does futile mean?

a)
Futile refers to something that is valuable or important.
b)
Futile indicates a strong or powerful action.
c)
Futile means successful or effective.
d)
Futile means pointless or ineffective.
7.

What does hierarchy mean?

a)
A method of communication between individuals.
b)
A system of organization with ranked levels of authority or status.
c)
A way to measure physical distance.
d)
A type of software application.
8.

What does idealism mean?

a)
Idealism asserts that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.
b)
Idealism is the belief that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial.
c)
Idealism means prioritizing practical outcomes over theoretical concepts.
d)
Idealism is the belief that reality is purely physical.
9.

What does innocent mean?

a)
Innocent means free from guilt or wrongdoing.
b)
Innocent means guilty of a crime.
c)
Innocent refers to someone who is very naive.
d)
Innocent describes a person who has committed many wrongdoings.
10.

Which sentences best use the word "tenuous"?

a)

Their relationship was tenuous, built on trust and clear communication.

b)
She had a tenuous grasp on the subject, demonstrating complete understanding.
c)

The torn arm of the shirt was barely hanging on by a few tenuous threads.

d)
Their friendship was strong, built on mutual respect and trust.
11.

Which sentences best use the word "innocent"?

a)

Kyree is an innocent worker who stole supplies for his children.

b)
The innocent verdict shocked everyone in the courtroom.
c)

Kyree is known for his innocence, He is kind to others and can't believe that anyone would choose to be cruel,

d)
The innocent thief was caught red-handed.
12.

Which of these sentences best uses the word "idealism"?

a)

The mayor's idealism led her to ignore the realities of the situation.

b)

The mayor's idealism drove her to pursue a career in social justice, believing she could make a difference.

c)

The mayor rejected idealism in favor of practical solutions.

d)

The mayor is known for her idealism. She believes the people should be held accountable and pays for their mistakes.

13.

Which of these sentences best use the word "hierarchy"?

a)

There is a social hierarchy in middle school lunchrooms, with the most popular kids getting the best table,

b)

In a corporate hierarchy, employees are ranked equally no matter their experience or skill level.

c)
The hierarchy of flavors includes sweet, sour, and salty.
d)
The hierarchy of colors is determined by their brightness.
14.

Which of these sentences best use the word "futile"?

a)

Omar's efforts to win the race were futile since he spent so much time preparing for it.

b)

Omar thought it was futile to try to run the marathon with his friends, since he had done basically no training to prepare for it,

c)

Omar is know for being open minded. Trying to convince him to change his mind was futile.

d)

Omar found the task to be futile and felt encouraged to finish in no time.

15.

Which of these sentences best uses the word "defiance"?

a)

Isabel demonstrated her defiance by following the guidelines.

b)

Isabel showed her defiance by refusing to follow the unjust rules imposed by the school.

c)

Isabel defied school's rules by following the dress code.

d)

Isabel's defiance was clear when she stopped at the stop sign.

16.

Which of these sentences best use the work "contrite"?

a)

Feeling contrite after arguing with her best friend, Kiara apologized.

b)

Feeling contrite, Kiara was indifferent to the situation.

c)

Feeling contrite, Kiara was proud of her accomplishments.

d)

Feeling contrite, Kiara took a nap and drank some water.

17.

Which of these sentences best use the word "conscious"?

a)

Raymond was conscious of his daughter's musical talent and always tried to encourage it.

b)

Raymond was conscious of the time as he ran in 15 minutes late.

c)

Raymond was conscious and ignored the music.

d)

Raymond felt conscious of when he blurted out the answer.

18.

Which of these sentences best use the word "civil"?

a)

Beth civilly disagreed as she through her backpack to the ground in anger.

b)

Beth was so civil that she raiser her voice to make her argument clearer.

c)

Beth was so board that she civilly took a nap

d)

Beth was so angry with her brother that she had a difficult time being civil at the dinner table,