Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.
9th Honors: U3 Vocab Review

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9th - 12th Grade
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Chelsea Warren
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
altruistic
reflective, thoughtful, introspective, pensive, meditative, ruminative
ameliorate
selfless, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, generous, unselfish
arbitrary
random, capricious, subjective, whimsical, erratic, unplanned
contemplative
indifference, unconcern, disinterest, lethargy, detachment, dispassion
apathy
improve, enhance, better, upgrade, reform, rectify
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each vocabulary terms with its CORRECT list of synoyms.
exemplary
respect, submission, regard, obedience, honor, reverence
fluctuate
vary, oscillate, waver, shift, change, alternate
conviction
belief, certainty, confidence, assurance, principle, opinion
deference
commendable, admirable, ideal, model, outstanding, praiseworthy
feasible
possible, achievable, attainable, practical, workable, viable
3.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each vocabulary word to its CORRECT synonyms.
nostalgia
wistfulness, longing, reminiscence, homesickness, sentimentality, yearning
mitigate
believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely, possible
nefarious
risky, uncertain, unstable, insecure, perilous, hazardous
precarious
lessen, reduce, alleviate, ease, soften, temper
plausible
wicked, evil, villainous, malevolent, sinister, immoral
4.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb (3 in each).
Groups:
(a) Nouns
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(b) Adverbs
,
(c) Adjectives
,
(d) Verbs
He performed his duties exemplarily, earning praise from everyone.
She acted nefariously to achieve her goals.
The arbitrariness of the decision caused confusion among employees.
He explained the situation plausibly, which reassured everyone.
She adopted a contemplative pose, lost in thought.
The precariousness of the situation was evident to everyone.
The theory sounded plausible enough to be considered.
Prices fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.
The new policy aims to ameliorate living conditions for the homeless.
The medication had a mitigative effect on her symptoms.
Altruism is highly valued in many cultures as a noble quality.
He likes to contemplate the meaning of existence on quiet evenings.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.
ameliorate
The ____ doctor spent her weekends providing free medical care to underserved communities, always putting others’ needs before her own.
contemplative
The mayor promised to _____ the city’s traffic problems by adding more lanes and improving public transportation to make travel easier for residents.
arbitrary
The grading system seemed ____, with points assigned without clear reasoning, leaving the students confused about what was expected.
altruistic
The students’ _______ was evident in their lack of participation; they seemed uninterested in the topic and didn’t care about the outcome.
apathy
He sat in a _____ silence, lost in deep thought as he reflected on his choices and the direction of his life.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which word belongs with each sentence.
conviction
The student’s ____ work was praised by the teacher as a model for others, showing high quality and attention to detail.
feasible
Stock prices tend to _____ daily, going up and down depending on market conditions and investor confidence.
expemplary
The engineer confirmed that the project was ____ and could be completed within the budget and timeframe, making it a practical option.
fluctuate
Out of _____to her grandmother’s wishes, she decided to follow the family traditions with respect and honor.
deference
She spoke with such ____ about her beliefs that everyone in the room felt her confidence and sincerity.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using context clues, determine which sentence each word belongs.
plausible
These donations will ______the charity's immediate cash crisis.
precarious
The detective uncovered the villain’s ____ plot, which involved deceitful and wicked actions aimed at harming others.
mitigate
She carefully stepped across the ____ bridge, knowing it was unstable and that one wrong move could lead to danger.
nostalgia
Looking through old photo albums filled her with ____, as she remembered the happy moments from her childhood.
nefarious
The detective thought the alibi sounded _____; it was believable and matched the evidence found at the scene.
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