English 9 Vocabulary Units 1-3 Test

What does perennial most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• controversial

• enduring

• transitory

• predominant

What is the meaning of diffused as it is used in paragraph 1?

• spread

• concentrated

• congealed

• adhered

Which word means the opposite of fortifies in paragraph 1?

• enhances

• reinforces

• modifies

• impairs

Which word is closest in meaning to semblance as it is used in paragraph 2?

• dissimilarity

• resonance

• likeness

• summation

What does fodder most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 2?

• protection

• feed

• medicine

• indemnity

Subjugated his fear

• conquered

• submitted to

• forgot

• mocked

A nasty altercation

• personality

• temper

• dispute

• storm

Tantalized by the aromas

• amazed

• tempted

• refreshed

• poisoned

Broke the deadlock

• stalemate

• agreement

• code

• silence

Jeered at the referee

• cheered

• threatened

• taunted

• honored