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Eng 9 Vocab Unit 1: Set #1
Eng 9 Vocab Unit 1: Set #1
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Which of the following is a synonym for "dire"?
Enthusiastic
Urgent
Relaxed
Nonessential
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What is a "quarry"?
A dedicated area of farmland used for the growing of crops
A place where rocks, minerals, or other valuable materials are extracted
A place where wildlife is protected
A room in which a court of law meets
3
What is a "eulogy"?
A fast-growing evergreen tree valued for its timber, oil, gum, and resin
A speech or piece of writing that praises and honors a deceased person
An innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is offensive
A type of poem written in iambic pentameter
4
True or False? A "predator" is a person or animal that is helpless and unable to resist attack
True
False
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True or False? An antomym of "longevity" is 'shortness'
False
True
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What is a "predator" in the animal kingdom?
An animal that is caught and killed by another for food
An animal that is kept in captivity
An animal that lives for a very long time
An animal that hunts and feeds on other animals
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What does the term "immortality" refer to?
The ability to live forever
The refusal to abide by society's laws and standards
The inability to move
The state of being very old
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True or False? If someone is "immortal", they are able to live forever
False
True
9
What does "sustenance" refer to?
The ability to maintain or support a process over a long period of time
Food and nourishment needed for survival
Existing, occuring, or done under the Earth's surface
The act of remembering someone's life
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A "dire" situation would be...
very detailed and intricate
marked by abundance and excess
characterized by humor and laughter
extremely urgent and serious
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True or False? Something that is "vital" is considered unimportant and expendable
False
True
12
True or False? An "epitaph" is a type of speech delivered at a funeral
True
False
13
What is "longevity"?
The ability to see in the dark
The ability to jump a long distance
The quality of having a long life
The quality of living only a short time
14
What is an "epitaph" typically used for?
To describe someone's accomplishments
To mark a burial site and remember a deceased person
To predict the future
To express gratitude
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True or False? When you 'commemorate' someone, you remember and honor them
True
False
16
True or False? A "eulogy" is often performed at graduation ceremonies
False
True
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What does the word "commemorate" mean?
To celebrate or remember
To repair
To hide
To destroy or ruin
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A synonym for "vital" is...
Essential
Boring
Unimportant
Long
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True or False? A synonym for "sustenance" is 'starvation'
False
True
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True or False? A "quarry" is where stone or other materials are extracted by digging, cutting, or blasting
False
True
