Vocabulary Review (Grades 11-12)
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Vocabulary Review
1.
What word means GLARING?
- egregious
- edifice
- eccentric
- unusual
2.
The thief was finally captured after a month-long manhunt.
3.
Her response was EQUIVOCAL, which meant no one was quite sure what she meant.
- True
- False
4.
The woman's ERRONEOUS statements about the safety of her company's products led to a number of lawsuits alleging false representation.
What is the meaning of ERRONEOUS?
What is the meaning of ERRONEOUS?
- mistaken
- incorrect
- argumentative
- singular
5.
What does EXPEDIENT mean?
6.
An EXEMPLARY student will likely NOT make the honor roll.
- True
- False
7.
Extraneous
- something that returns over and over
- a description of the writer's own life & experiences
- things or events that aren't on the subject being discussed
- unable to be described
8.
Formidable
- something lost as a penalty
- to feel one's way
- a white stone, white in color
- difficult to overcome, to be dreaded
9.
Frivolous
- known for
- particular
- serious
- trivial
10.
Grueling
- very rough
- very loud
- very excited
- very tiring
11.
Happening by accident:
- haphazard
- hesitant
- hoax
- implement
12.
His views did not align with the others in his church, so he was considered a .
13.
(n) harm or loss; injury, damage; disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury or damage. synonyms: hindrance, liability. antonyms: advantage, help, plus.
- bountiful
- durable
- banter
- detriment
14.
HYPOCRISY comes from a Greek word meaning .
- smelly fisherman
- wearing two shoes
- hippopotamus
- wearing two masks
15.
Iconoclast
- someone who attacks cherished beliefs
- someone who is well-known
- a tool in the manufacturing process
- someone who destroys industries
16.
Continuing without interruption:
- incessant
- latent
- waffle
- deploy
17.
Smoke inhalation is INCIDENTAL to a fireman's job.
- True
- False
18.
To stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action:
- treason
- incite
- verve
- obliterate
19.
He refused to take correction from anyone. He was .
- jubilant
- incorrigible
- ridiculous
- independent
20.
Did they the banker for fraud in court today?
21.
INSURGENT means rebel or rebellious.
- True
- False
22.
A cult seeks to INDOCTRINATE its members.
- True
- False
23.
Unable to be touched or grasped:
24.
Washington's handling of his troops kept many of them from deserting.
25.
The wedding reception was a affair of fine dining and dancing to a wonderful swing band.
- irrevocable
- lavish
- languished
- keen
26.
Characterization of lack of energy, interest, or spirit:
- listless
- affirmation
- embitter
- annoyance
27.
What does it mean if someone gets paid a MEAGER allowance?
- They have lots of money.
- They have a small amount of money.
28.
Meander
- without strength or solidity
- to move and turn slowly
- witty but hurtful taunt
- gather together
29.
The Humane Society is empowered to seize animals from owners.
- negligent
- numerous
- nurture
- naive
30.
Obliterate
- to win
- to destroy leaving no traces
- to make someone laugh
- to become invisible
31.
(v) to make impossible, prevent, shut out. synonyms: hinder, check, stop. antonyms: help, promote, facilitate.
- wrangle
- vigil
- preclude
- revert
32.
With his bookbag weighing him down, the second grader's steps were heavy and PONDEROUS.
- True
- False
33.
Prerequisite
- law
- plea
- guess
- requirement
34.
What is a synonym for PROXIMITY?
- far away
- distant
- nearness
- recoil
35.
When you RECTIFY a situation, you make it .
36.
What is a RESOLUTION?
37.
If you decide you don't want someone to come to your party anymore, you can your invitation.
- recify
- issue
- rescind
- justify
38.
means very harsh or strict.
- Exertion
- Rigorous
- Pretext
- Scarce
39.
To look at something very closely and carefully
- possessions
- venture
- keen
- scrutinize
40.
What is a synonym for the word SUBSTANTIATE?
- confirm
- diverse
- reflect
- stage
41.
surmise
- get away from or avoid by speed or skill
- be very disobedient
- openly disobey authority
- infer without certain knowledge
42.
A long, angry speech:
- stoic
- epic
- tirade
- didactic
43.
The we experienced during our flight to Disney World didn't frighten my little sister at all.
- turbulence
- rebuff
- excruciating
- evocative
44.
Which word describes someone who always tells the truth and follows through on his word?
- unobtrusive
- unimpeachable
- unreliable
- dishonest
45.
Which word describes a private eye or detective?
- unimpeachable
- unobtrusive
- dishonest
- obtrusive
46.
Supplant
- highly regard
- usurp the place of
- relieve the sorrow of
- distinction
47.
A WHIMSICAL story would be about a friendly pink dragon that dances.
- True
- False
48.
A synonym for VACILLATE would be wavering or undecided.
- True
- False
49.
Digression
- to go off central topic
- friction allowing movement
- to shape objects by twisting
- to have a period last a long period of time
50.
(adj.) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time. (n.pl.) consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years. synonyms: long-lasting, enduring. antonyms: fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral.
- durable
- enterprising
- detriment
- congested
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