2017 2nd Semester American Lit Vocab Quiz 14

Brent was surprisingly ____________ for a 3-year-old; we were shocked by his big vocabulary.

Maria locked the car door to preclude Angel from opening it.

Donna repressed her affection for Eric when she went on a date with him.

Andy conjured up the courage to ask out Kelly.

Which word means TO OVERLOOK; TO PERMIT TO HAPPEN; TO APPROVE?

Which word means UNBIASED; NOT TAKING SIDES; OBJECTIVE?

There was ____________ evidence to show Joni's guilt, so the police released her.

The spy ____________ traveled from the United States to Canada.

Which word means TO TURN AWAY?

 Mili's ____________ SAT tutor helped her improve her score by 300 points.

Which word means DONE IN AN EXCITING WAY TO ATTRACT ATTENTION OR INTEREST?

Sally's essay was very redundant; the teacher couldn't find a single repeated word!

Jake's profound love of the outdoors is what prompted him to become a forest ranger.

Maxie was suspended for her ____________ behavior when she fought with the teacher.

Amanda expedited the delivery of her mail by forgetting to put a stamp on the envelope.

Seniors were ____________ at the senior awards assembly.

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

The robber was ____________ for the cost of damages at the bank. 

The college students made millions on their ____________ app.

Which word means PLEASANT SOUND?

Which word means TO CREATE; TO PRODUCE?

Which word means PERCEPTIVE; INTELLIGENT?

Mr. Jorge's prosaic speech utilizing PowerPoint and skits inspired us to be better people.

Sandra was found guilty of fallacious charges of assault after video documentation emerged.

Which word means NOT TALKATIVE BY NATURE?

Which word means UNCEASING; NEVER-ENDING?

Graduation is not ____________ affair; everyone celebrates and cheers.

Which word means LAZINESS?

Mark's tone was condescending; he slowed down his speech as if talking to a small child.

Peter ____________ the new puppy for making a mess in his favorite shoe.

Ms. Parker's orthodox teaching practices include having students do yoga during math class.