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Unit 2 Vocabulary

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'condolence'? Example: We offered our sincere condolences to the widow after her husband passed away.

a)

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.

b)

A celebration of a happy event.

c)

A type of financial donation.

d)

A formal invitation to a party.

2.

Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'effable'? Example: The beauty of the painting was effable; I had no trouble putting into words why I thought was such a good piece of art.

a)

Able to be described in words.

b)

Impossible to see or touch.

c)

Likely to cause confusion.

d)

Related to physical strength.

3.

Select the correct meaning of the word 'condolence'.

a)

An expression of sympathy for someone who is sad or grieving.

b)

A celebration of someone's success.

c)

A formal invitation to an event.

d)

A suggestion for improvement.

4.

Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'ineffable'? Example: The ineffable natural beauty of the Everglades overwhelmed me into silence; I couldn’t explain why or how it was so gorgeous.

a)

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

b)

Easily understood or explained.

c)

Unpleasant or offensive to the senses.

d)

Likely to change frequently or suddenly.

5.

Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'revoke'? Example: The teacher revoked her offer to stay after school on Fridays.

a)

To take back or withdraw; cancel.

b)

To approve or accept.

c)

To delay or postpone.

d)

To increase or add.

6.

What does 'taciturn' mean? ________

a)

Reserved, not talkative

b)

Very energetic

c)

Extremely generous

d)

Always cheerful

7.

Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'revocable'? Example: The judge issued a revocable sentence to the criminal; she assigned community service but said she could change it.

a)

Capable of being revoked, withdrawn, or canceled.

b)

Impossible to change or reverse.

c)

Related to legal punishment only.

d)

Given without any conditions.

8.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The damage caused by the flood was ________.

a)

irrevocable

b)

temporary

c)

avoidable

d)

minor

9.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The owners accept unlimited ________ for any injuries that occur on the property; they have a good insurance policy set up.

a)

liability

b)

asset

c)

benefit

d)

advantage

10.

Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'empathy'? Example: He has a total lack of empathy for anybody; he laughed when his classmate told the class that her dog had gotten run over.

a)

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

b)

A strong dislike for animals.

c)

The desire to be alone.

d)

A tendency to forget things easily.

11.

What does 'irrevocable' mean?

a)

Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

b)

Able to be easily reversed or undone.

c)

Something that is temporary or short-lived.

d)

Likely to be repeated or recurring.

12.

What is the meaning of the word 'effable'?

a)

Able to be described in words.

b)

Impossible to express in words.

c)

Related to efficiency.

d)

Full of effort.

13.

What is the meaning of the word 'empathy'?

a)

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

b)

A strong dislike for something.

c)

The process of learning new skills.

d)

The act of giving up easily.

14.

What is the meaning of the word 'empathy'?

a)

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

b)

The act of judging someone harshly

c)

The skill of persuading others to agree with you

d)

The process of forgetting important information

15.

What is the meaning of the word 'effable'?

a)

Able to be described in words

b)

Impossible to express in words

c)

Extremely loud

d)

Related to efficiency

16.

INEFFABLY means in a way that is so overwhelming or amazing, it's indescribable with words.

Which of the following is a correct example sentence for INEFFABLY?

a)

The beauty of the sunset was ineffably stunning.

b)

The children played ineffably in the yard.

c)

He paid his taxes ineffably at city hall.

d)

She gave the directions ineffably.

17.

Revoke means to take back WORDS or ACTIONS. Which of the following is a correct example sentence?

a)

The government decided to revoke his license.

b)

She revoked her friend to enter the house.

c)

The company revoked its employees.

d)

He revoked himself from the conversation.

18.

What does 'macabre' mean? ________

a)

Gruesome, horrifying, or related to death

b)

Joyful, cheerful, or lively

c)

Simple, plain, or unadorned

d)

Delicate, gentle, or soft

19.

What does 'negligent' mean? ________

a)

Careless, failing to take proper care

b)

Extremely careful and attentive

c)

Quick to respond to danger

d)

Always following the rules

20.

What does 'ire' mean?

a)

Anger

b)

Happiness

c)

Confusion

d)

Calmness

21.

What does 'vigilante' mean?

a)

A person who takes the law into their own hands

b)

A person who avoids responsibility

c)

A person who works for the government

d)

A person who follows all the rules

22.

His poor performance was a ________ to the team.

a)

irrevocable

b)

empathy

c)

negligent

d)

liability

23.

Irrevocable

Etymology:

in- (not)

re- (back)

vocare (to call, speak)

 

Based on its roots, what does irrevocable most nearly mean?

a)

Something that can easily be repeated

b)

Something that cannot be called back or undone

c)

Something that is loudly spoken

d)

Something that must be recalled

24.

Retribution

Etymology:

re- (back)

tribuere (to pay, assign)

 

Based on its roots, what does retribution mean?

a)

A reward given randomly, such as lottery winnings

b)

A payment or punishment given back for wrongdoing

c)

A gift that someone regifts to another person because they don't like the gift

d)

All of the above

25.

Empathy

Etymology:

em- (in)

pathos (feeling, suffering)

 

Based on its roots, what does empathy mean?

a)

To avoid showing emotions

b)

To ignore another person’s suffering

c)

To understand and share the feelings of another

d)

All of the above