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Semester 1 Fall 2025 Academic Vocab REVIEW quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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Match each of the following Q2 Academic Vocabulary terms to its correct definition:

a)

Mitigate

1.

To make less severe

b)

Incite

2.

To stir up

c)

Magnanimous

3.

Showing a generous and kind nature

d)

Modicum

4.

A small quantity

e)

Latent

5.

Present but not visible

2.

If Megan had even a (a)   of musical talent, she would try out for the school musical.

3.

Drag each picture under the proper heading, homogeneous or heterogeneous:

Categorize the following

a

Homogeneous
Heterogeneous
4.

To ​ (a)   conversation among students, Mrs. Schiltz created ​ (b)   groups with students of varying skill levels and provided discussion questions.

Choose from the below words
incite
heterogeneous
latent
homogeneous
5.

Drag each 2nd quarter vocabulary term to its appropriate part of speech:

Categorize the following

Modicum

Mitigate

Incite

Homogeneous

Heterogeneous

Magnanimous

Latent

Noun
Adjective
Verb
6.

Inspector Gadget noticed a handkerchief lying near the body. Though it APPEARED to be benign of evidence, Gadget resolved to submit it to the crime lab anyway, knowing it could be covered in _____________ fingerprints.

a)

homogeneous

b)

latent

c)

magnanimous

d)

homogeneous

7.

Which of the following are synonyms for the word "magnanimous"?

a)

invisible

b)

charitable

c)

noble

d)

honorable

8.

The "mod-" root of a word can mean "to measure". Thus, the word "modicum" implies a specific amount of something. How much IS a modicum of something?

a)

none at all

b)

a little bit

c)

a medium amount

d)

an excessive amount

9.

Joe has a terrible cold and would like to MITIGATE the effects of it. Which of the following should he try?

a)

Drink warm tea with honey

b)

Spend extra hours working out in the gym

c)

Get more rest than normal

d)

Shake hands with all of his employees at the office

10.

Which academic vocabulary word matches this definition: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning; dubious — adj.

a)

Elusive

b)

Benign

c)

Ambiguous

d)

Cumbersome

11.

Which academic vocabulary word matches the definition: Pleasant and kind; not harmful or severe; harmless — adj.

a)

Elusive

b)

Ambiguous

c)

Cumbersome

d)

Benign

12.

Which academic vocabulary word matches the definition: Difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight; clunky — adj.

a)

Cumbersome

b)

Benign

c)

Depict

d)

Elusive

13.

Which academic vocabulary word matches the definition: To represent someone or something in a picture or story; to portray.

a)

Incite

b)

Latent

c)

Depict

d)

Benign

14.

Which academic vocabulary word matches the definition: Hard to find, pin down, or remember; slippery or tricky — adj.

a)

Ambiguous

b)

Elusive

c)

Benign

d)

Judicious

15.

Choose the academic vocabulary word that matches this definition: Describes someone who is famous and respected, often in their profession; distinguished.

a)

eminent

b)

imminent

16.

Choose the academic vocabulary word that matches this definition: Describes something that is about to happen; forthcoming.

a)

eminent

b)

imminent

17.

Choose the academic vocabulary word that matches this definition: to shift back and forth uncertainly; to vary or waver.

a)

fluctuate

b)

stagnate

c)

stabilize

d)

conclude

18.

Choose the academic vocabulary word that matches this definition: having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions; sensible.

a)

judicious

b)

impulsive

c)

impractical

d)

capricious

19.

Zendaya made the judicious choice to balance her acting career with time for education and personal growth. As used in this sentence, judicious most closely means

a)

unfair

b)

uninformed

c)

noble

d)

reasonable

20.

Choose the academic vocabulary that best matches this definition: incapable of being expressed or described in words; indescribable.

a)

judicious

b)

cumbersome

c)

ineffable

d)

homogeneous