Vocab in context: Building Ch 17

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

When I need help fixing my car, I [defer] to my brother. He is a professional mechanic so I can trust him with any questions that I may have.

• to refer to

• to ignore

• to create

• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean.)

Angelique [endeavored] to raise money for Christmas presents by selling candy to kids at school.

• to refuse

• to try

• to fail

• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Don't [equate] all homework assignments with busywork. Homework can increase your

understanding of the lesson.

• consider as equal
• believe all assignments are the same
• view homework as unnecessary
• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Do not [impose] your ideas about the election on me. I already know who I want to vote for.

• predict

• spy

• enjoy

• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

My mother becomes [indignant] when she sees people treat children badly.

• neutral towards children's behavior
• happy about good treatment
• angry or annoyed at unfair treatment

• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

I love chocolate so much that if you put a brownie in front of me, it is [inevitable] that I will eat it.

• rarely happens

• unlikely to occur
• certain to happen

• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Bullies are [melicious]- they take pleasure in hurting others.

• mean

• supportive
• indifferent
• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Noah thinks a multiple-choice test allows him to choose more than [option].

But he has to be sure that is what the tests directs him to do first.

• remark

• choice
• preference
• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Anthony is very [passive]. He waits for things to happen instead of making them happen.

• assertive
• aggressive
• dominant
• None of the above

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Many of the diners' [patrons] were students from the local high school.

• employees
• chefs
• customers

• None of the above