Grade 12 List 2 Practice 2

During a chemistry experiment, Ethan, Grace, and Henry noticed a strong and unpleasant smell. Which word best describes this smell?

• Pleasant

• Bland

• Acrid

• Sweet

Benjamin is starting a new business venture and his friends describe the opportunity as 'auspicious'. Choose the synonym for the word 'auspicious':

• Unlucky

• Promising

• Disastrous

• Somber

In a debate competition, Kai was asked to describe a person with a 'brazen' attitude. Which of the following words can Kai use as a synonym for 'brazen'?

• Shy

• Bold

• Modest

• Timid

Evelyn is planning a party and realizes there is a 'dearth' of snacks. What does 'dearth' mean in this context?

• scarcity

• abundance

• plenty

• excess

During a debate competition, Henry had to argue against Anika's point. Which of the following actions by Henry would be the closest in meaning to 'disparage' Anika's point?

• Belittle Anika’s point

• Criticize Anika's point

• Applaud Anika's point

• Exalt Anika's point

Kai, Isla, and Arjun are conducting a science experiment. They are observing the growth of plants under different conditions. What kind of approach are they using?

• They are using an empirical approach, based on observation or experience

• They are using an intuitive approach, based on intuition

• They are using a theoretical approach, based on theoretical knowledge

• They are using a speculative approach, based on speculation

Choose the word that best describes a person who is, 'Excessively attentive to detail.'

• Sloppy

• Fastidious

• Hasty

• Careless

In a debate competition, Mia tried to 'goad' Ava into making a controversial statement. What was Mia trying to do?

• to ignore or overlook Ava

• to soothe or calm Ava

• to discourage or deter Ava

• to provoke or stimulate Ava

During a game of chess, Olivia noticed that Benjamin was using 'guile' to win. Which of the following words best describes Benjamin's strategy?

• Authenticity

• Deception

• Truth

• Morality

Ava, Emma, and Grace are in a debate club. Ava is trying to 'indoctrinate' Emma and Grace with her beliefs about climate change. What does it mean that Ava is trying to 'indoctrinate' them?

• To teach or influence Emma and Grace with Ava's specific set of beliefs or ideas about climate change.

• To manipulate Emma and Grace's thoughts and opinions to align with Ava's particular agenda about climate change.

• To force Emma and Grace to conform to Ava's specific belief system about climate change.

• To brainwash Emma and Grace into accepting Ava's particular ideology about climate change.