CHWest: Lesson 20 Building an Enriched Vocabulary Review

Question 1

Poison gas was a major ____ of WWI allowing enemy soldiers to kill more opponents in less time.

Accepted Answer

innovation

Question 2

After realizing the truth about the prophecy, Jocasta __ against Oedipus also discovering it.

Accepted Answer

inveighs

Question 3

In terms of his investigation skills, Sherlock Holmes is _______; no one is better.

Accepted Answer

insuperable

Question 4

The ____ of summer is Memorial Day weekend, because this is when most consider summer starting.

Accepted Answer

inception

Question 5

The staff at Benin Home _____ between both rebel and army child soldiers when arguments began.

Accepted Answer

intervened

Question 6

When you finish the vocab exam, you may _____ your books since you won't need them anymore.

Accepted Answer

jettison

Question 7

Your skin color is an ______ part of you; it is how yo are born.

Accepted Answer

inherent

Question 8

Iago _____ Roderigo to start the fight with Cassio that leads to Cassio's firing.

Accepted Answer

instigates

Question 9

Your teacher's ____ advice is to study all words, including synonyms and antonyms.

Accepted Answer

judicious

Question 10

Paul was an _____ soldier during WWI, going into battle at just 19 years old.

Accepted Answer

intrepid

Question 11

When the men traveled to Guatemala, they lived in ___ conditions, living daily on only dollars.

Accepted Answer

indigent

Question 12

Declining to study for your vocab final may ____ your score on the exam.

Accepted Answer

jeopardize

Question 13

Iago uses his ____understanding of human psychology to exact his revenge on Othello and others.

Accepted Answer

ingenious

Question 14

Iago believes his actions are ___ because he believes he deserved to be promoted to lieutenant.

Accepted Answer

justified

Question 15

The entire play of Othello highlights situational ___ because Iago tells the audience his plan.

Accepted Answer

irony

Questions 15