Vocabulary Unit 10 Retake

What does the word "Accrue" mean?

• A state of uproar and confusion

• To grow or accumulate over time

• A strong denunciation or condemnation

• Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

What is the meaning of "Bedlam"?

• A state of uproar and confusion

• Showing great variety; composed of different elements

• To delay, put off until later

• Characterized by or calling for continued sitting

Which word describes something that is accidental and occurring by a happy chance?

• Imperious

• Fortuitous

• Provocative

• Sedentary

Choose the word that best fits the definition: overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling.

• Motley

• Invective

• Imperious

• Procrastinate

What does "Invective" refer to?

• A jester's costume

• A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language

• Tending to produce a strong feeling or response

• Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

The word "Motley" could best describe:

• A state of uproar and confusion

• A person who delays tasks

• Something showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors

• A sedentary lifestyle

What does it mean to "Procrastinate"?

• To grow or accumulate over time

• To delay, put off until later

• To produce a strong feeling or response

• To remain in one place

Which word is used to describe something that tends to provoke a strong feeling or response?

• Recondite

• Fortuitous

• Provocative

• Sedentary

What is the meaning of "Recondite"?

• Characterized by or calling for continued sitting

• A state of uproar and confusion

• Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

• Accidental, occurring by a happy chance

What does "Sedentary" mean?

• To grow or accumulate over time

• To delay, put off until later

• Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

• A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language