Chapter 1 Vocab Quiz

Question 1

Define Adhere.

Answer 1

To Adhere to something is to stick to it and is usually followed by “to”.

Question 2

Give an example of Adhering to something or to Adhere something.

Answer 2

“The glue made the paper adhere to the table”
“She adhered to her position even after she was proved wrong”
“ I try to adhere to the golden rule in my everyday life”

Question 3

What are 2 other forms of Adhere?

Answer 3

Adherence. noun
Adherent, noun

Question 4

Define Contemptuous

Answer 4

Contempt is when you despise or look down on someone or something. Contempt is an adjective.

Question 5

Define disgruntled.

Answer 5

It means you have been put into a bad humor, and have been made dissatisfied and disconnected. Adjective

Question 6

Define cordial

Answer 6

Means, warm, heartfelt, or sincere.

Question 7

Define Exorbitant

Answer 7

Adj, unreasonable, excessive, or extravagant

Question 8

Define Hoard

Answer 8

Noun, hidden supply, secret accumulation. A hoard is a hidden supply of something valuable saved up for future use.

Question 9

Define Jest

Answer 9

Noun, a joke, funny remark

Question 10

Define Renown

Answer 10

Noun, fame, celebrity, distinction, or honor

Question 11

Define Slipshod

Answer 11

Adjective careless, sloppy

Question 12

Define Suffice

Answer 12

to be enough, be sufficient, be adequate, Adj

Question 13

Define Surplus

Answer 13

Adj, excess, extra, leftover

Question 14

Define Unity

Answer 14

Oneness, agreement, Noun

Question 15

Define Contemporary

Answer 15

Adj, occurring at the same time, simultaneous, modern, current