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4.15.M - Quiz: Module 3/4 Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
Q

Which vocabulary word’s meaning best relates to this sentence?

The seamstress was thankful to be paid for her hard work.

Remuneration
Maudlin
Dissuaded

A

Remuneration

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2
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In this quote from Great Expectations, what vocabulary word should replace the italicized words?

“But, he was on his feet directly, and after sponging himself with a great show of skilled maneuvering began squaring again.”

Dexterity
Ablution
Approbation

A

Dexterity

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3
Q

What is the correct definition for this vocabulary word used in this quotation from Great Expectations?

“On the present festive occasion, he emerged from his room, when the blithe bells were going, the picture of misery, in a full suit of Sunday penitentials.”

Monotonous
Deafening
Unaware

A

Unaware

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Q

The police officer stopped and questioned the ___________, as wandering the streets after 1 a.m. was unlawful in the small town.
vagrant
supplicant
flaccid

A

vagrant

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5
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The nervous teenager didn’t feel comfortable __________ the topic of his bad grades with his parents.
broaching
dissuading
discursiving

A

broaching

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6
Q

Complete this analogy with the correct vocabulary word.

disgorge : vomit :: arrogant :

stratagem
querulous
supercilious

A

supercilious

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7
Q

Check any item that could be buffeted in a windy storm.
Flag
Sail
Tent
Sunshine

A

Flag
Sail
Tent

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8
Q

Which vocabulary word will best complete this analogy?

outline : successful essay :: ___________ : impregnable fortress

reiterate
dissuade
stratagem

A

stratagem

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9
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Would a wise person give her approbation if she felt dubious about the outcome of the request?

Type yes or no.

A

no

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capacious : cramped :: ostentatious : __________
vagrant
impudent
dispassionate

A

dispassionate

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Q

Select all positive character qualities or behaviors.
Impudence
Meritorious
Querulous
Credible
Cupidity

A

Meritorious
Credible

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The family’s summer road-trip to the Grand Canyon left __________ memories in everyone’s minds.
complacent
supercilious
indelible

A

indelible

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13
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Match the synonyms below.

Repress
Repudiate
Reiterate

Repeat
Subdue
Reject

A

Repress
Subdue

Repudiate
Reject

Reiterate
Repeat

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14
Q

The sentence below best represents which vocabulary word?

Gary’s illness prevented his participation in the soccer game.

Discursive
Infirmity
Maudlin

A

Infirmity

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Match the vocabulary word with the best synonym.

Discursive
Supplicant
Flaccid
Ablution
Maudlin

Weak
Sensitive
Digressive
One who prays
Ritual washings

A

Discursive
Digressive

Supplicant
One who prays

Flaccid
Weak

Ablution
Ritual washings

Maudlin
Sensitive

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