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The Crucible Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Michael noticed that the community park was in poor condition. What does it mean if he decides to "ameliorate" the situation?

a)

To make something worse

b)

To make something better

c)

To ignore a problem

d)

To create a new issue

2.

Scarlett and Charlotte had a disagreement over a group project. Their teacher had to step in and decide the best course forward for the project. Which word describes what the teacher did?

a)

Blasphemy

b)

Arbitrate

c)

Conjure

d)

Restitution

3.

What is the meaning of "blasphemy"?

a)

Showing deep respect for sacred things

b)

Speaking or acting disrespectfully towards God or sacred things

c)

Making a judgment in a dispute

d)

Returning something that was lost

4.

During a group project, Mia noticed that one of her teammates was being very insensitive and cruel to others. Which word best describes this behavior?

a)

Pious

b)

Callous

c)

Malign

d)

Deference

5.

During a magic show, Aria amazed the audience by performing a trick to "conjure" a rabbit out of an empty hat. What does "conjure" mean in this context?

a)

To make something disappear

b)

To make something appear by magic

c)

To destroy something

d)

To judge a dispute

6.

What is the definition of "deference"?

a)

Arrogance and disrespect

b)

Humble submission and respect

c)

Causing harm or evil

d)

A preference for something

7.

Which word means "causing or intending to cause harm or evil"?

a)

Ameliorate

b)

Malign

c)

Callous

d)

Predilection

8.

During a discussion in class, Aiden mentioned that his grandmother is very "pious". What does "pious" mean in this context?

a)

Deeply religious

b)

Disrespectful towards sacred things

c)

Indifferent to religion

d)

Cruel and insensitive

9.

Aria has a predilection for Italian cuisine. What does "predilection" mean in this context?

a)

A strong dislike for something

b)

A preference or special liking for something

c)

A neutral attitude towards something

d)

A judgment in a dispute

10.

What does "restitution" refer to?

a)

The act of stealing something

b)

The act of returning something lost or stolen

c)

The act of making a judgment

d)

The act of causing harm

11.

Luna is working on a project to enhance the school's garden. Which of the following words could be used when discussing what Luna will be doing with the garden?

a)

Arbitrate

b)

Ameliorate

c)

Malign

d)

Blasphemy

12.

Which word would describe a person who shows no sympathy for others' pain?

a)

Pious

b)

Callous

c)

Deference

d)

Conjure

13.

If someone is accused of "blasphemy," what have they done?

a)

Made a judgment in a dispute

b)

Shown disrespect for God or sacred things

c)

Returned something that was lost

d)

Improved a bad situation

14.

What does it mean to "arbitrate" a dispute?

a)

To ignore the dispute

b)

To make a judgment outside of a legal court

c)

To cause harm to the parties involved

d)

To make the situation worse

15.

Abigail has a strong liking for chocolate ice cream. Which word describes her preference?

a)

Restitution

b)

Predilection

c)

Malign

d)

Callous