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Worksheets9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.
reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative
contemplative
improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify
ameliorate
indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion
apathy
selfless, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, unselfish
altruistic
random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned
arbitrary
Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.
respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence
deference
possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable
feasible
belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion
conviction
vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate
fluctuate
commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy
exemplary
Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.
wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral
nefarious
lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper
mitigate
risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous
precarious
wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning
nostalgia
believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible
plausible
Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb (3 in each).
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.
Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.
The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.
apathy
He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.
contemplative
The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.
ameliorate
The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.
altruistic
The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.
arbitrary
Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.
Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.
deference
Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.
fluctuate
She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.
conviction
The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.
feasible
The student’s ____ work was praised by the teacher as a model for others, showing high quality and attention to detail.
expemplary
Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.
These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.
mitigate
Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.
nostalgia
She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.
precarious
The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.
nefarious
The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.
plausible
Which word is represented in the image?
nefarious
arbitrary
altruistic
nostalgia
Which word is represented in the image?
plausible
nefarious
ameliorate
fluctuate
Which word is represented in the image?
deference
precarious
altruistic
nostaligic
