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9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

a)

reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative

1.

contemplative

b)

improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify

2.

ameliorate

c)

indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion

3.

apathy

d)

selfless, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, unselfish

4.

altruistic

e)

random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned

5.

arbitrary

2.

Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.

a)

respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence

1.

deference

b)

possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable

2.

feasible

c)

belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion

3.

conviction

d)

vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate

4.

fluctuate

e)

commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy

5.

exemplary

3.

Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.

a)

wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral

1.

nefarious

b)

lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper

2.

mitigate

c)

risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous

3.

precarious

d)

wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning

4.

nostalgia

e)

believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible

5.

plausible

4.

Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb (3 in each).

Categorize the following

Altruism is highly valued in many cultures as a noble quality.

The new policy aims to ameliorate living conditions for the homeless.

The arbitrariness of the decision caused confusion among employees.

She adopted a contemplative pose, lost in thought.

He likes to contemplate the meaning of existence on quiet evenings.

He performed his duties exemplarily, earning praise from everyone.

The medication had a mitigative effect on her symptoms.

She acted nefariously to achieve her goals.

He explained the situation plausibly, which reassured everyone.

The theory sounded plausible enough to be considered.

The precariousness of the situation was evident to everyone.

Prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.

Nouns
Adverbs
Adjectives
Verbs
5.

Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.

a)

The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.

1.

apathy

b)

He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.

2.

contemplative

c)
  • The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.

3.

ameliorate

d)

The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.

4.

altruistic

e)

The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.

5.

arbitrary

6.

Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.

a)

Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.

1.

deference

b)

Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.

2.

fluctuate

c)

She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.

3.

conviction

d)

The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.

4.

feasible

e)

The student’s ____ work was praised by the teacher as a model for others, showing high quality and attention to detail.

5.

expemplary

7.

Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.

a)
  • These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.

1.

mitigate

b)

Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.

2.

nostalgia

c)

She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.

3.

precarious

d)

The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.

4.

nefarious

e)

The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.

5.

plausible

8.

Which word is represented in the image?

a)

nefarious

b)

arbitrary

c)

altruistic

d)

nostalgia

9.

Which word is represented in the image?

a)

plausible

b)

nefarious

c)

ameliorate

d)

fluctuate

10.

Which word is represented in the image?

a)

deference

b)

precarious

c)

altruistic

d)

nostaligic