Grade 12 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'consummate'?

• To complete or make perfect

• To start or initiate

• To destroy or ruin

• To delay or postpone

Provide an example sentence using the word 'disarray' in context.

• The bedroom was in disarray after the unexpected power outage.

• The office was in disarray after the unexpected power outage.

• The office was in harmony after the unexpected power outage.

• The kitchen was in disarray after the unexpected power outage.

What does the word 'exigency' mean?

• A type of currency

• A type of flower

• A type of food

• Urgent need or demand

Use the word 'atrophy' in a sentence that provides context clues for its meaning.

• After breaking his leg, the muscles in his leg began to atrophy from lack of use.

• The atrophy of the city's infrastructure was due to years of neglect.

• The atrophy of the flowers was caused by overwatering.

• Sheila's atrophy of interest in the project was evident from her lack of participation.

Explain the meaning of the word 'bastion'.

• A bastion is a fortified place or stronghold

• A type of dessert

• A musical instrument

• A type of flower

Can you give an example sentence using the word 'concord' to illustrate its meaning?

• The two parties reached a concord on the terms of the contract.

• I concord with your opinion on the matter.

• The concord of the birds was a beautiful sight.

• The concord of the orchestra filled the room with music.

What is the definition of the word 'consummate'?

• To complete or make perfect

• To destroy or ruin

• To start or initiate

• To ignore or neglect

Provide a sentence using the word 'disarray' that shows its meaning through context clues.

• The disarray in the classroom was evident as papers and books were scattered everywhere.

• The disarray of the garden showed how well it was maintained.

• The disarray of colors in the painting made it beautiful.

• The disarray in the kitchen was delightful as we cooked together.

Define the term 'exigency'.

• A term used to describe a state of relaxation

• A type of exotic fruit found in the Amazon rainforest

• A type of currency used in ancient Rome

• An urgent need or demand

Create a sentence using the word 'atrophy' that demonstrates its meaning through context clues.

• After breaking his leg, the muscles in his leg began to atrophy from lack of use.

• The athlete's muscles atrophied after he started a new sedentary job.

• After running a marathon, his muscles began to atrophy from the intense exercise.

• She started physical therapy to prevent her muscles from atrophying after her injury.