Match each group of synonyms with its correct term.
Unit 4 Vocabulary Review: 11th grade

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Chelsea Warren
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
incite
Synonyms: reckless, careless, rash, thoughtless, hasty
oust
Synonyms: provoke, instigate, spur, stir up, agitate
imprudent
Synonyms: incompatible, conflicting, discordant, unresolvable, contradictory
ornate
Synonyms: elaborate, decorated, embellished, intricate, lavish
irreconcilable
Synonyms: expel, remove, eject, overthrow, displace
2.
MATCH QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Match each group of synonyms with its correct term.
reproach
Synonyms: pathetic, wretched, miserable, lamentable, woeful
postulate
Synonyms: assume, hypothesize, propose, suggest, presume
pitiable
Synonyms: peak, summit, apex, zenith, climax
plausible
Synonyms: blame, criticize, scold, rebuke, reprimand
pinnacle
Synonyms: believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely
3.
MATCH QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Match each group of synonyms with their correct term.
sinister
Synonyms: filthy, dirty, wretched, foul, sordid
unmitigated
Synonyms: absolute, total, complete, outright, sheer
repudiate
Synonyms: menacing, ominous, threatening, evil, malevolent
squalid
Synonyms: reject, deny, renounce, disown, dismiss
unprecendented
Synonyms: unparalleled, novel, exceptional, unique, groundbreaking
4.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb.
Groups:
(a) Nouns
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(b) Adverbs
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(c) Adjectives
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(d) Verbs
The couple's irreconcilability led to their separation.
The technology advanced unprecedentedly, changing industries overnight.
The plausibility of her alibi was questioned by the investigators.
The board members voted to oust the corrupt official
He imprudently invested all his savings in a risky venture.
The repudiation of the contract left both parties at odds.
The ousted CEO struggled to find a new position
The parties were irreconcilably opposed, leaving no room for negotiation.
The community pitied the man's unfortunate circumstances.
His failure inspired pity among his friends
The leader's harsh words incited the crowd to revolt.
The squalid conditions in the slums shocked the visitors.
The teacher reproached the students for their lack of effort.
The scientist presented a postulated theory based on her research.
The animal was pitiably thin and clearly neglected.
The ornate architecture of the cathedral was breathtaking.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word belongs in each sentence? Use your context clues.
oust
The protest leader’s speech _________ the crowd, stirring them to take immediate action.
ornate
After months of controvery, the board finally ________ the CEO, removing him from his position.
irreconcilable
The old mansion was ________, with intricate carvings and gold accents decorating every room.
incite
Their differences were ___________, and no matter how hard they tried, they could not find common ground.
imprudent
The reckless driver made the ___________ decision to speed through the red light and put everyone in danger.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read each sentence and use your context clues to determine which word goes in each sentence.
pinnacle
Standing on the mountain's _________, she felt like she was on top of the world.
reproach
Scientists _________ that life may exist on other planets, though their is no definitive proof.
plausible
The teacher gave the students a stern _________, scolding them for not turning in their homework.
postulate
The stray dog looked ________, thin, and shivering in the cold rain.
pitiable
His explanation seemed _________, but something about it didn't quite add up.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which word belongs in each sentence.
repudiate
The living conditions in the camp were _______, with filth and decay everywhere.
sinister
The project was an _________ failure, with no part of it going as planned.
unmitigated
Despite the evidence, the politician __________ the accusations, denying any wrongdoing.
unprecendented
The abandoned house had a ________ air, with shadows lurking in every corner.
squalid
The sudden growth of the company was _______, something no one had predicted.
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