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Unit 1 Vocab Practice

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term means "caused to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated"?

a)

Ignorance

b)

Mortified

c)

Onslaught

d)

Strife

2.

His __________ of the topic became clear when he couldn't answer any of the questions.

a)

apathy

b)

ignorance

c)

irreverence

d)

onslaught

3.

The scientist's __________ in the field made her a sought-after speaker at conferences.

a)

pre-eminence

b)

ignorance

c)

strife

d)

unprecedented

4.

The technological advancements achieved during the last decade are __________ in human history.

a)

pre-eminence

b)

incumbency

c)

parse

d)

unprecedented

5.

She __________ with excitement when discussing her new job opportunity.

a)

implemented

b)

pre-eminence

c)

enthused

d)

unprecedented

6.

Which term describes "an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death"?

a)

Consecrate

b)

Condolence

c)

Deter

d)

Resolve

7.

Despite the challenges, she showed great __________ and completed the task on time.

a)

consecrate

b)

resolve

c)

mortified

d)

incumbency

8.

It took hours to __________ through the complex legal document.

a)

implement

b)

proposition

c)

parse

d)

resolve

9.

Starting a new business is an ambitious __________ that requires significant effort.

a)

enterprise

b)

onslaught

c)

hostile

d)

mortified

10.

After the loss of his grandmother, friends and family sent messages of __________.

a)

strife

b)

ignorance

c)

condolence

d)

irreverence

11.

What does "Consecrate" mean?

a)

To turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting

b)

To express excitement about something

c)

Make or declare something sacred

d)

Lack of knowledge or information

12.

During his __________, the mayor introduced several key reforms.

a)

strife

b)

onslaught

c)

enterprise

d)

incumbency

13.

What is the definition of "Deter"?

a)

To put into effect

b)

To turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting

c)

To examine or think about something carefully

d)

To settle or find a solution to a problem

14.

Negative comments from critics did little to __________ from the actor's performance.

a)

apathy

b)

consecrate

c)

hostile

d)

detract

15.

The lawyer presented a convincing __________ to support his client's case.

a)

apathy

b)

condolence

c)

implement

d)

proposition

16.

The negotiations took place in a __________ environment, with neither side willing to compromise.

a)

incumbency

b)

strife

c)

enthused

d)

hostile

17.

Which word means "diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement); cause someone or something to be distracted or diverted from"?

a)

enthused

b)

hostile

c)

detract

d)

implement

18.

The country was torn apart by political __________, leading to years of unrest.

a)

strife

b)

ignorance

c)

hostile

d)

parse

19.

Which word means "to express excitement about something or great interest in it"?

a)

Enthused

b)

Hostile

c)

Mortified

d)

Ignorance

20.

What does "Enterprise" refer to?

a)

A lack of respect for people or things

b)

A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort

c)

A fierce or destructive attack

d)

The act of surpassing all others

21.

The church was __________ during a special ceremony by the bishop.

a)

consecrated

b)

resolved

c)

enthused

d)

deterred

22.

What is the meaning of "Hostile"?

a)

Unfriendly, antagonistic

b)

Caused to feel embarrassed

c)

Lack of knowledge or information

d)

To put into effect

23.

What is the meaning of "Apathy"?

a)

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

b)

An expression of sympathy

c)

To express excitement about something

d)

A fierce or destructive attack

24.

What does "Ignorance" mean?

a)

Lack of knowledge or information

b)

A large quantity of people or things

c)

The holding of an office position

d)

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment

25.

The security measures were put in place to __________ potential intruders.

a)

onslaught

b)

deter

c)

resolve

d)

incumbency

26.

What is the definition of "Implement"?

a)

To put into effect

b)

To examine or think about something carefully

c)

To settle or find a solution to a problem

d)

To express excitement about something

27.

Which word describes "the holding of an office position in the period during which one is held"?

a)

Incumbency

b)

Irreverence

c)

Pre-eminence

d)

Unprecedented

28.

The manager worked hard to __________ the new policies across the company.

a)

detract

b)

strife

c)

implement

d)

proposition

29.

Which term means "to examine or think about something carefully in order to understand it"?

a)

Parse

b)

Proposition

c)

Resolve

d)

Strife

30.

What does "Irreverence" mean?

a)

A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

b)

A fierce or destructive attack

c)

The act of surpassing all others

d)

Angry or bitter disagreement

31.

He was __________ when he realized his mistake in front of the entire class.

a)

strife

b)

hostile

c)

mortified

d)

irreverent

32.

The student's __________ toward the project was evident in their lack of participation.

a)

resolve

b)

apathy

c)

proposition

d)

condolence

33.

What is the meaning of "Onslaught"?

a)

A fierce or destructive attack

b)

To examine or think about something carefully

c)

To settle or find a solution to a problem

d)

To express excitement about something

34.

What does "Pre-eminence" refer to?

a)

The act of surpassing all others

b)

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment

c)

Never done or known before

d)

Angry or bitter disagreement

35.

What is the definition of "Proposition"?

a)

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion

b)

The holding of an office position

c)

A fierce or destructive attack

d)

Lack of knowledge or information

36.

Which word means "never done or known before"?

a)

Unprecedented

b)

Enthused

c)

Hostile

d)

Mortified

37.

What does "Resolve" mean?

a)

To settle or find a solution to a problem

b)

To express excitement about something

c)

To examine or think about something carefully

d)

To turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting

38.

What is the meaning of "Strife"?

a)

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues

b)

A lack of respect for people or things

c)

The act of surpassing all others

d)

A project or undertaking

39.

The comedian's __________ toward authority figures made the audience laugh but angered some officials.

a)

apathy

b)

strife

c)

irreverence

d)

hostility

40.

The troops faced an unexpected __________ from the enemy forces.

a)

enterprise

b)

strife

c)

incumbency

d)

onslaught