Vocab 9 and Review Words Quiz

Name _________________________________

Part I. Match the vocabulary word on the left with the correct definition of the right. (1 point each) 1. _____ assail 2. _____ banal 3. _____ engross 4. _____ epitome 5. _____ euphemism 6. _____ malign 7. _____ orient 8. _____ revitalize 9. _____ tangible 10. _____ zeal A. to absorb the attention of B. a perfect example C. a polite term for something bad D. to locate E. to attack F. to bad mouth or speak ill of G. to refresh and renew H. unoriginal, boring I. enthusiasm, passion J. solid or touchable

11. _____ concurrent 12. _____ confiscate 13. _____ constitute 14. _____ decipher 15. _____ default 16. _____ hypothetical 17. _____ nominal 18. _____ predominant 19. _____ prerequisite 20. _____ recession

A. a requirement B. to take away C. a very small amount D. to figure out E. to fail to do something F. a temporary fallback G. to form H. imaginary I. main or majority of something J. at the same time

Part II. Fill in the blanks using the words below. (2 points each)
acclaim amoral attest enigma implication irate methodical subsequent succinct turmoil

21. ____________________ An implied metaphor is an example of an ---. Its suggested, not direct. 22. ____________________ On the first day, I thought school was boring, but the --- days were fun. 23. ____________________ Suggesting that they enforce a stricter uniform caused --- between students and staff. Neither side could agree on a resolution. 24. ____________________ The Rubiks Cube was an --- to me. I couldnt figure it out. 25. ____________________ The defendant --- (e)d that she did not kill the man in the picture. 26. ____________________ When someone steals my food I am ---. Im a mean person when Im hungry. 27. ____________________ People think Im --- because I spend all my money on parties and cars instead of donating it to charity. 28. ____________________ My best friend always has curt, --- retorts. She never gives any details. 29. ____________________ A --- way to keep track of homework and assignments is to keep them organized in a binder. 30. ____________________ I give my mom --- for all the things she has done for me. I admire all that she has given me. Part III. Draw a picture for each word below that exemplifies the words meaning. (2 points each) confiscate amoral hypothetical