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Second Semester Vocab 1-20

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
To change or adjust in order to fit new conditions or situations
a)
adapt
b)
derive
c)
constitute
d)
coherent
e)
articulate
2.
To support or speak in favor of something; a person who supports a cause.
a)
advocate
b)
deviate
c)
crucial
d)
conduct
e)
bias
3.
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or open to interpretation
a)
ambiguous
b)
adapt
c)
derive
d)
constitute
e)
cogent
4.
Clearly visible or easy to understand; seeming to be true but not necessarily so
a)
apparent
b)
advocate
c)
deviate
d)
crucial
e)
coherent
5.
Based on random decision rather than reason or logic
a)
arbitrary
b)
ambiguous
c)
adapt
d)
derive
e)
conduct
6.
To express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively; having the ability to speak well
a)
articulate
b)
apparent
c)
advocate
d)
deviate
e)
constitute
7.
As a verb: To credit something as the cause. As a noun: A quality or characteristic of someone or something
a)
attribute
b)
arbitrary
c)
ambiguous
d)
adapt
e)
crucial
8.
A preference or unfair inclination for or against something, often preventing impartial judgment
a)
bias
b)
articulate
c)
apparent
d)
advocate
e)
derive
9.
To make something clearer or easier to understand
a)
clarify
b)
attribute
c)
arbitrary
d)
ambiguous
e)
deviate
10.
Logical, convincing, and well-reasoned
a)
cogent
b)
bias
c)
attribute
d)
apparent
e)
adapt
11.
Clear and logical; making sense
a)
coherent
b)
clarify
c)
biased
d)
arbitrary
e)
advocate
12.
To bring something to an end or make a decision
a)
conclude
b)
cogent
c)
articulate
d)
constitute
e)
ambiguous
13.
To lead, carry out, or behave in a certain way
a)
conduct
b)
coherent
c)
clarify
d)
attribute
e)
apparent
14.
To follow rules, standards, or expectations.
a)
conform
b)
conclude
c)
cogent
d)
bias
e)
arbitrary
15.
To make up or form something
a)
constitute
b)
conduct
c)
coherent
d)
clarify
e)
articulate
16.
To limit or restrict
a)
constrain
b)
conform
c)
conclude
d)
cogent
e)
attribute
17.
To give or add something to help a cause
a)
contribute
b)
constitute
c)
conduct
d)
coherent
e)
bias
18.
Extremely important or necessary for success
a)
crucial
b)
constrain
c)
conform
d)
conclude
e)
clarify
19.
To get something from a specific source
a)
derive
b)
contribute
c)
constitute
d)
conduct
e)
cogent
20.
To go in a different direction or do something different from what is expected
a)
deviate
b)
crucial
c)
constrain
d)
conform
e)
coherent
21.
After moving to a new country, Maria had to _______ to the different climate, culture, and language.
a)
adapt
b)
derive
c)
contribute
d)
articulate
e)
conclude
22.
The lawyer was a strong _______ for environmental protection, constantly pushing for new policies to reduce pollution.
a)
advocate
b)
deviate
c)
crucial
d)
constrain
e)
conduct
23.
The directions on the test were _______, leaving students unsure whether they needed to answer all the questions or just a few.
a)
ambiguous
b)
adapt
c)
derived
d)
contribute
e)
conformed
24.
It was _______ from the dark clouds and strong winds that a storm was approaching.
a)
apparent
b)
advocate
c)
deviate
d)
crucial
e)
constitute
25.
The teacher’s seating chart seemed _______, as students were assigned seats without any clear reasoning.
a)
arbitrary
b)
ambiguous
c)
adapt
d)
derive
e)
constrain
26.
Despite being nervous, Jake was able to _______ his thoughts clearly during the debate.
a)
articulate
b)
apparent
c)
conform
d)
deviate
e)
contribute
27.
She _______ her success in school to hard work, perseverance, and the support of her teachers.
a)
attributed
b)
articulated
c)
deviated
d)
adapted
e)
constrained
28.
The news article showed a clear _______ in favor of one political candidate while unfairly criticizing the others.
a)
bias
b)
deviation
c)
apparent
d)
advocate
e)
derive
29.
To avoid confusion, the professor had to _______ the assignment instructions before students began their work.
a)
clarify
b)
attributed
c)
arbitrary
d)
ambiguous
e)
deviate from
30.
Her essay presented a _______ argument, supported by strong evidence and logical reasoning.
a)
cogent
b)
biased
c)
attribute
d)
apparent
e)
adaptable
31.
Emma’s argument was _____, with each point logically leading to the next, making it easy to understand.
a)
coherent
b)
clarify
c)
biased
d)
arbitrary
e)
advocate
32.
After reviewing all the evidence, the jury _____, that the defendant was not guilty.
a)
concluded
b)
cogent
c)
articulated
d)
contributed
e)
ambiguous
33.
The scientist _____, an experiment to test how temperature affects plant growth.
a)
conducted
b)
coherent
c)
clarified
d)
attributed
e)
apparent
34.
Students are expected to _____, to the school’s dress code by wearing the required uniform.
a)
conform
b)
conclude
c)
cogent
d)
bias
e)
arbitrary
35.
A team of skilled doctors and nurses _____, the hospital’s emergency response unit.
a)
constitute
b)
conduct
c)
coherent
d)
clarify
e)
articulate
36.
The small budget _____, their ability to buy new equipment for the project.
a)
constrained
b)
conformed
c)
concluded
d)
cogent
e)
attributed
37.
She _____, her time and effort to help organize the charity event.
a)
contributed
b)
constituted
c)
conducted
d)
coherent
e)
bias
38.
Getting enough sleep before an exam is _____, to performing well.
a)
crucial
b)
constrain
c)
conform
d)
conclude
e)
clarify
39.
The word "biology" _____, from Greek, meaning "the study of life."
a)
derives
b)
contributes
c)
constitutes
d)
conducts
e)
cogent
40.
Instead of following the usual hiking trail, Mark _____, and took a shortcut through the forest.
a)
deviated
b)
crucial
c)
constrained
d)
conformed
e)
coherent
41.
In order to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry, professionals must _____ their skill sets to meet new technological advancements.
a)
adapt
b)
derive
c)
contribute
d)
constitute
e)
conclude
42.
The renowned scientist tirelessly _____ for increased funding in climate research, emphasizing its global implications.
a)
advocated
b)
deviated
c)
crucial
d)
constrained
e)
conducted
43.
The diplomat’s _____ response left both parties uncertain about the country’s official stance on the treaty.
a)
ambiguous
b)
adaptable
c)
derivative
d)
contribute
e)
conforming
44.
Despite his composed demeanor, it was _____ from his trembling hands that he was deeply unsettled by the news.
a)
apparent
b)
biased
c)
deviated
d)
crucial
e)
constituted
45.
The judge criticized the company’s _____ hiring practices, which lacked any clear criteria or justification.
a)
arbitrary
b)
ambiguous
c)
adapt
d)
derive
e)
constrain
46.
She was able to _____ her complex ideas with such clarity and precision that even those unfamiliar with the subject grasped her argument effortlessly.
a)
articulate
b)
apparent
c)
advocate
d)
deviate
e)
contribute
47.
The artist’s success can largely be _____ to her relentless work ethic and innovative approach to modern sculpture.
a)
attributed
b)
arbitrary
c)
ambiguous
d)
adapted
e)
crucial
48.
The researcher took extensive measures to eliminate _____ from the study, ensuring that the data was analyzed objectively.
a)
bias
b)
articulate
c)
apparent
d)
advocate
e)
derive
49.
Before signing the contract, she requested that the legal team _____ several vague clauses to avoid potential disputes.
a)
clarify
b)
attribute
c)
cogent
d)
ambiguous
e)
deviate
50.
His _____ argument, supported by empirical data and logical reasoning, left no room for refutation.
a)
cogent
b)
biased
c)
attributed
d)
apparent
e)
adapt
51.
The professor’s lecture was remarkably _____, seamlessly connecting historical events to modern political dynamics.
a)
coherent
b)
clarify
c)
biased
d)
arbitrary
e)
advocate
52.
After analyzing all available evidence, the scientists _____ that the phenomenon was the result of human-induced environmental changes.
a)
conclude
b)
crucial
c)
articulate
d)
constitute
e)
ambiguous
53.
The committee was tasked with _____ a thorough investigation into the financial irregularities reported by the auditors.
a)
conducting
b)
coherent
c)
clarifying
d)
attributed
e)
apparent
54.
In highly regulated industries, companies must _____ to stringent legal and ethical standards to maintain their licenses.
a)
conform
b)
conclude
c)
cogent
d)
bias
e)
arbitrary
55.
The diverse perspectives and expertise of its members _____ the organization’s greatest strength.
a)
constitute
b)
conduct
c)
coherent
d)
clarify
e)
articulate
56.
Despite his creative vision, budgetary limitations _____ the architect’s ability to execute the project as originally envisioned.
a)
constrain
b)
conform
c)
conclude
d)
cogent
e)
attribute
57.
Her groundbreaking research on renewable energy has significantly _____ to the global effort to combat climate change.
a)
contributed
b)
constituted
c)
conducted
d)
coherent
e)
arbitrary
58.
Diplomatic negotiations played a _____ role in preventing the escalation of international conflict.
a)
crucial
b)
constrain
c)
conform
d)
conclude
e)
clarify
59.
The professor’s argument _____ from classical theories of ethics, though he introduces a modern perspective.
a)
derived
b)
contributed
c)
constitute d
d)
conducted
e)
cogent
60.
While tradition is highly valued in their culture, younger generations are beginning to _____ from long-standing customs in pursuit of personal identity.
a)
deviate
b)
crucial
c)
constrain
d)
conform
e)
coherent
61.
It's kinda like adjust, but you're doing it to get it to fit into a specific place.
a)
adapt
b)
derive
c)
contribute
d)
articulate
e)
conclude
62.
It's kinda like promoting, but you are specifically arguing to support your position.
a)
advocate
b)
deviate
c)
crucial
d)
constrain
e)
conduct
63.
It's kinda like unclear, but it means there are two or more ideas that a person could see in the answer
a)
ambiguous
b)
adapt
c)
derive
d)
contribute
e)
conform
64.
It's kinda like obvious, but It suggests that it is visible with a small doubt that it is actually true under the surface
a)
apparent
b)
advocate
c)
deviate
d)
crucial
e)
constitute
65.
It's kinda like random but has a more negative connotation--like maybe you shouldn't be doing this
a)
arbitrary
b)
ambiguous
c)
adapt
d)
derive
e)
constrain
66.
It's kinda like being well-spoken but this has a stronger feeling of being precise and educated and logical
a)
articulate
b)
apparent
c)
advocate
d)
deviate
e)
contribute
67.
It's kinda like prejudice, but it acknowledges that all people have these strong feelings that can lead us in wrong directions
a)
bias
b)
arbitrary
c)
ambiguous
d)
adapt
e)
crucial
68.
It's kinda like convincing, but it's much more focused on being convincing because it's logical
a)
cogent
b)
articulate
c)
attribute
d)
advocate
e)
derive
69.
It's kinda like logical, but it's more about having everythign lined up so it is easy to see that logic
a)
coherent
b)
bias
c)
articulate
d)
ambiguous
e)
deviate
70.
It's kinda like behavior, but it's more about behaving in a way that is appropriate for the situation
a)
conduct
b)
cogent
c)
biased
d)
apparent
e)
adapt
71.
It's kinda like "made up of" but it is a formal analysis of the parts
a)
constitute
b)
coherent
c)
articulate
d)
arbitrary
e)
advocate
72.
It's kinda like important, but it's much, much stronger. If you don't have it, you aren't likely to reach your goal
a)
crucial
b)
conduct
c)
cogent
d)
articulate
e)
ambiguous
73.
It's kinda like "stem from" but it is much more about being able to trace the parts back to an original item or idea
a)
derive
b)
constitute
c)
coherent
d)
bias
e)
apparent
74.
It's kinda like differ, but this is much more about moving away from what would be considered normal.
a)
deviate
b)
crucial
c)
conduct
d)
cogent
e)
arbitrary