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English I Vocab 15. 16. & 17 Review
English I Vocab 15. 16. & 17 Review
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1
You should
garble
your wedding vows.
False
True
2
to tell, reveal or to make information public
to divulge
to comport
to recoup
to garble
3
An expression of praise given to someone for an accomplishment
candor
brevity
accolade
venture
4
After a long LAX game in the Texas heat, Bob tried to ______ his hydration by drinking electrolytes.
comport
recoup
avail
squander
5
Which person is
NOT
a maverick?
Albert Einstein
Amelia Earhart
Galileo
Dora the Explorer
6
Chef Julia Child discovered ___________cooking skills when when she was 60 years old.
laborious
latent
subversive
wily
7
Bob _______ water when he left the sink running for 10 minutes while he brushed his teeth.
recouped
comported
squandered
availed
8
Bob and Sue _____ the gender of their twins to their families at the gender reveal party.
squandered
recouped
garbled
divulged
9
Why is this guy called Wile E Coyote? (a pun for
wily
)
He runs fast.
He is sly and cunning
He speaks eloquently.
He is an innovative thinker.
10
The ____ of Professor Bob's snail lecture on the last day of school before summer break was a hit with the students.
candor
red is not the answer
brevity
loquaciousness
11
Under oath in a court of law, Bob should have
candor
about borrowing his girlfriend Sue's car and crashing it.
False
True
12
Which of the following examples is
malleable
?
concrete
brick
granite
the teenage brain's ability to learn new skills
13
Would a dog with a reputation as a biter be considered a
sterling
candidate for pet adoption in a family with a toddler?
Yes, biting shows excellent pet character.
No, biting is not a good quality to have in a family pet.
14
In order to prepare for the Eng I vocab quiz, which of the following resources should Bob NOT
avail
himself of?
reviewing the slides
green is not the answer
the Biology notes
flashcards
15
A law that is usually written down...spell it correctly
stats
statute
station
statue
16
What is the best way to
comport
oneself at a Nobel Peace Prize formal gala?
Wear basketball shorts and flip flops
Perform the worm on the dinner table
Loudly voice your political opinions to anyone who will listen
Wear a tuxedo and make polite small talk
17
Bob's ______ nature made him the life of the party; he effortlessly spoke to everyone on a variety of topics.
loquacious
wiley
laborious
subversive
18
Which of the following examples
would
be considered a
venture
?
Shopping for apples at HEB
Reading a cozy mystery novel on a Saturday night
Watching clouds on a sunny day
Skiing the black slopes after your first ski lesson
19
The _____ spy was able to steal government secrets that ultimately brought down the corrupt government.
substitute teacher
subversive
laborious
submarine