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BSEP New Vocabulary Words 144 – 179 (2024) page 5
BSEP New Vocabulary Words 144 – 179 (2024) page 5
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What does the word “perceptive” most nearly mean?
Having a good understanding or insight
Lacking attention
Lively and energetic
Easily confused
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What does the word “petrify” most nearly mean?
To move quickly
To create a new idea
To improve steadily
To make someone extremely frightened
3
What is the synonym for “ouster”?
Transition
Evaluation
Removal
Advancement
4
What does the word “phenomenon” most nearly mean?
A traditional practice
An observable event or occurrence
A type of cuisine
A simple object
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What is the synonym for “omen”?
Obstacle
Prediction
Celebration
Procession
6
What does the word “rambunctious” most nearly mean?
Energetically noisy and boisterous
Calm and serene
Quietly reserved
Moderately disciplined
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What does the word “perjure” most nearly mean?
To forget details
To lie or commit falsehood under oath
To confirm truthfully
To confess openly
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What does the word “retract” most nearly mean?
To add more information
To withdraw or take back something
To continue with an action
To expand on a topic
9
What does the word “savor” most nearly mean?
To discard quickly
To avoid carefully
To enjoy or appreciate fully
To change significantly
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What part of speech is the word “quarry”?
Adjective
Noun
Verb
Adverb
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What does the word “plummet” most nearly mean?
To fall or drop sharply
To observe carefully
To rise slowly
To remain steady
12
What does the word “sham” most nearly mean?
An honest mistake
A type of celebration
A form of physical activity
Something false or deceptive
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What does the word “perilous” most nearly mean?
Highly beneficial
Dangerous or risky
Extremely simple
Very peaceful
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What does the word “rebuke” most nearly mean?
To praise or commend
To encourage or support
To avoid or neglect
To express sharp disapproval or criticism
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What is the synonym for “perceptive”?
Insightful
Unaware
Ordinary
Insensitive
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What is the synonym for “phenomenon”?
Event
Obstacle
Idea
Routine
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What does the word “perforate” most nearly mean?
To organize systematically
To study in detail
To make a hole or holes in something
To improve greatly
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What is the synonym for “perilous”?
Comfortable
Safe
Simple
Dangerous
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What does the word “scornful” most nearly mean?
Demonstrating confusion
Offering praise
Showing deep respect
Expressing contempt or disdain
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What does the word “ouster” most nearly mean?
A form of artistic expression
A place for storing objects
A period of rest
The act of removing someone from a position
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What does the word “prestige” most nearly mean?
A type of material
High status or reputation
An everyday task
An emotional reaction
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What does the word “sanction” most nearly mean?
An official approval or permission
A form of protest
A legal document
A type of punishment
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What does the word “purblind” most nearly mean?
Extremely focused
Very clear-sighted
Completely unaware
Partially blind or lacking insight
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What does the word “schism” most nearly mean?
A state of complete agreement
A type of celebration
A division or split into opposing groups
A method of unification
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What is the synonym for “overture”?
Discovery
Rejection
Conclusion
Proposal
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What part of speech is the word “rambunctious”?
Noun
Adverb
Verb
Adjective
27
What is the synonym for “petrify”?
Terrify
Motivate
Enrich
Inspire
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What is the synonym for “omission”?
Exclusion
Inclusion
Alteration
Addition
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What does the word “polarize” most nearly mean?
To unify different opinions
To organize in a structured way
To cause a division into opposing groups
To improve continuously
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What does the word “restitution” most nearly mean?
An act of disobedience
Compensation for loss or damage
A casual meeting
A type of donation
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What does the word “sequester” most nearly mean?
To isolate or set apart
To join or unite
To improve gradually
To discuss openly
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What is the synonym for “perjure”?
Confirm
Lie
Clarify
Assert
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What does the word “overture” most nearly mean?
A type of celebration
A final decision
A piece of literature
An introductory action or proposal
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What does the word “predisposed” most nearly mean?
Highly resistant
Completely unaware
Likely to be affected by something
Unlikely to be influenced
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What is the synonym for “perforate”?
Join
Strengthen
Attach
Pierce
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What does the word “prosaic” most nearly mean?
Very detailed
Ordinary and dull
Highly imaginative
Extremely complex
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What does the word “quiescence” most nearly mean?
A moment of sudden excitement
A state of intense activity
A state of quietness or inactivity
A type of disturbance
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What does the word “proverbial” most nearly mean?
Well-known or commonly referred to
Outdated and irrelevant
Complex and hard to understand
Rare and unusual
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What does the word “sever” most nearly mean?
To increase gradually
To join together
To make a connection
To cut off or separate
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What part of speech is the word “quiescence”?
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Verb
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What does the word “prioritize” most nearly mean?
To mix different elements
To ignore certain details
To arrange items in order of importance
To delay an action
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What does the word “screech” most nearly mean?
A rhythmic beat
A low, soothing tone
A quiet whisper
A high-pitched, shrill sound
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What part of speech is the word “rampart”?
Adverb
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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What does the word “omen” most nearly mean?
A cheerful celebration
A sign or warning of a future event
A large obstacle
A type of food
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What does the word “pliable” most nearly mean?
Complex and detailed
Rigid and unchanging
Flexible and easily bent
Large and heavy
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What does the word “rampart” most nearly mean?
A place for relaxation
A type of food
A public gathering
A defensive wall or barrier
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What does the word “reprimand” most nearly mean?
An act of promotion
A casual conversation
A type of reward
A formal expression of disapproval
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What does the word “ponderous” most nearly mean?
Easily understood
Heavy and slow-moving
Very colorful
Light and agile
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What does the word “quarry” most nearly mean?
A place where stone is extracted
A type of bird
A method of cooking
An area for recreation
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What does the word “omission” most nearly mean?
An elaborate ceremony D) A method of organization
An act of leaving something out
An elaborate ceremony
A sudden change
