DBlain 10th Grade

Vocabulary Units 1-3 Exam

You are responsible for all of the vocab words from units 1-3 adulterate fortitude opulent verbatim benevolent holocaust quintessence artifice exhilarate perpetuate ambidextrous gape pliable warily cursory impervious retrogress coerce fallow precedent augment gibe reiterate adroit duplicity impetus scrutinize craven harass punitive bereft guise stolid amicable extol jeopardy tepid culinary inclement redress deploy insidious tentative averse feasible meticulous adversary delete muse sojourn dour intimation unkempt belligerent grimace nostalgia alienate demise negligible urbane

Section 1: Matching (15) 1 point each Directions: Match the vocabulary word on the left to its correct definition on the right. Clearly print the letter on the line provided.

Example Question: N/A

Section 2: Choosing the right word (6) 1 point each Directions: Circle the pair of words that best complete the meaning of each of the following passages.

Example Question: My first ______of Nelson’s double-dealing came when I discovered him whispering to my opponent. Prior to that, I had no inkling of my so called friend’s______.

a. intimation:duplicity c. precedent:artifice b. scrutiny: fortitude d. impervious: coercion

Section 3: Choosing the right meaning (5) 1 point each Directions: Read the sentence carefully. Then circle the item that best completes the statement below the sentence.

Example Question: In their steep mountain fastnesses, clan leaders were impervious to attack, even from technologically advanced enemies such as Rome. 1. In line 1 the phrase impervious to most nearly means a. safe from c. unmoved by b. prepared for d. subject to

Section 4: Antonyms (16) 1 point each Directions: In each of the following groups, choose the word or expression that is the antonym of the word in boldface type. DBlain 10th Grade

Vocabulary Units 1-3 Exam

Example Question: 1. inclement a. pleasant c. boring b. strange d. tasty

Section 5: Synonyms (10) 1point each Directions: In each of the following phrases, choose the word or expression that is the synonym of the word in boldface type.

Example Question: his charitable act did not go unnoticed ______

Section 6: Word Associations (20) 1point each Directions: In each of the following groups, circle the word that is best defined or suggested by the given phrase.

Example Question: 1. to contemplate one’s future a. deploy c. coerce b. harass d. muse

Section 7: Vocabulary for Comprehension- (12) 1 point each

Direction: Read the passage, and answer the questions about the vocabulary words that appear in boldface type.

Example Question: N/A