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Against All Odds Vocabulary Quiz Pt I

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fathom means....

a)

to comprehend

b)

absolutely necessary or required

c)

to prevent the occurrence of

d)

to captivate with awe/wonder; mesmerize

2.

Berate means...

a)

jarring, discordant sound

b)

to criticize or scold; reprimand, punish, or chide

c)

to adorn or embellish

d)

a sacred place, a refuge, a shelter

3.

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the following sentence:

The train brought a cacophony of noise to my bedroom.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which word means "an official rule or proclamation; an order or mandate" ?

a)

Tangible

b)

Laud

c)

Consume

d)

Edict

5.

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the following sentence:

Social media consumes my time after school, so I have tons of extra time to do what I want!

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the following sentence:

Our plans to attend the jazz concert were thwarted due my friend getting sick.

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

What is the correct definition of "transfix" ?

a)

to praise, commend, or admire

b)

having the power or quality of deciding; determined;  little to no hesitation

c)

to captivate with awe/wonder; mesmerize

d)

to comprehend

8.

True or False:

Steve from "A Chance in the World" finds a sanctuary in his books.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

To Laud someone means to give commend them, give them praise, or admiration.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Choose the sentence where Baffle is used correctly.

a)

Since my friend baffled me with her comments, I knew exactly how to help her.

b)

I was baffled by the teachers instructions, as I did not know how to proceed with the test.

c)

I was baffled by the questions on my driver's test, which is why I passed with flying colors.