Sadlier Level E Quiz 4-6

Match the definition to the vocab word that defines it.

• esteem

• an accomplishment, the act of achieving

• bequeath

•  (adj.) associated, connected

• disperse

• to scatter, spread far and wide

• attainment

• to give or pass on as an inheritance

• affiliated

• a highly favorable opinion or judgment

Match the following

• dearth

• (n.) A person who is (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

• altruistic

• (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage

• discrepancy

• (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

• indomitable

•  (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement

• chivalrous

• (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Match the following

• extirpate

•   (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

• musty

•  (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date

• brandish

•  (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion

• ominous

• (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

• destitute

• (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

 We should ascertain the amount of money I need for college. 

• Correct

• Incorrect

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

  The Sunday school teacher was malevolent to the family in need by providing food and money.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

Her supercilious attitude is something that pleases her teachers.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

   The student’s virulent Facebook post earned him praise from all the teachers.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

  Monica was glad for the opportunity of a Sunday afternoon’s repose. 

• Correct

• Incorrect

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

 Do not be remiss in your English class reading.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Please mark Correct if the underlined vocabulary word is used correctly according to the context of the sentence or Incorrect if the underlined vocabulary word is used incorrectly according to the context of the sentence.

 The priest offered solace to the grieving family.

• Correct

• Incorrect