6.1 vocab

Question 1

Solemn Members of the United States military take a solemn vow to support and defend the Constitution of the United States upon enlisting.

Answer 1

Grave serious or in a upset tone or mood

Question 2

Elicit She tried to elicit the support of her community by launching a food drive to help neighbors in need.

Answer 2

to evoke

Question 3

Venture The team worked together to outline the possible risks in their joint venture in hopes to raise the probability of success.

Answer 3

taking a risky chance

Question 4

Infamy The pop star rose to infamy after she was caught on camera saying she hated her fan base

Answer 4

being well known for a bad quality

Question 5

Invective
After he was given a yellowcard for a penalty, soccer star Ronaldo hurled inventives at the referee.

Answer 5

Insulting or abusive language

Question 6

Harrowing Because of her harrowing experience on an out-of-control roller coaster, Julia refuses to go to amusement parks.

Answer 6

extremely disrupting or grievous

Question 7

Commemorate Coins and statues are often created to commemorate important historical figures and events.

Answer 7

to serve as a memorial

Question 8

Illustrious As she looked at Matt’s resume, she was impressed by the number of illustrious companies for which he had worked.

Answer 8

famous

Question 9

Sovereign At the festival, the flags of all sovereign nations were displayed.

Answer 9

in high power or completely independent

Question 10

Asunder

A relic from ancient times, the stone alter now lay split asunder.

Answer 10

spitting into two pieces