English 1 Week 1 & 2 Vocabulary Review

Match the following word with the correct definition.

• something joined or added to another

• aesthetic

• to renounce a throne, high office

• abdicate

• pleasing in appearance, appreciative

• adjunct

Match the following words to the correct definition.

• being outside or beyond the moral code

• amorous

• outmoded or discredited by reason of age

• amoral

• an implied or indirect reference

• allusion

• strongly moved by love, being in love

• antiquated

Which sentence uses the word abdicate correctly?

• The king decided to abdicate his throne, passing the crown to his eldest son.
  

• The chef hoped to abdicate the new recipe by adding more spices.

• The politician tried to abdicate responsibility for the failed policy.

• Students were asked to abdicate their seats for the guest speakers.

Which sentence uses the word adjunct correctly?

• The adjunct professor taught only one class per semester at the university.

• The adjunct building was torn down to make room for the new parking lot.

• She used an adjunct cream to treat her skin condition.

• The adjunct weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

Which sentence uses the word aesthetic correctly?

• The aesthetic of the painting was so strong that it overpowered the room's scent.

• The artist's aesthetic choices in color and composition created a striking visual impact.

• He used an aesthetic approach to solve the complex math problem.

• The aesthetic food tasted better than it looked.

Which sentence uses the word allusion correctly?

• The author's allusion to Shakespeare's Hamlet added depth to the story.
  

• The allusion between the two chemicals caused an unexpected reaction in the lab.
  

• The detective followed the allusion left by the criminal at the crime scene.

• The magician created an allusion that made the audience believe the impossible.

Which sentence uses the world amoral correctly?

• The amoral scientist refused to conduct experiments on animals due to ethical concerns.

• The businessman's amoral approach to profit led him to disregard environmental regulations.

• The amoral heroine of the novel always chose to do what was right and just.

• The judge's amoral decision was praised for its adherence to the law.

Which sentence uses the word amorous correctly?

• The amorous couple held hands as they walked through the park on their first date.

• The amorous tiger stalked its prey silently through the dense jungle.

• The amorous student spent hours studying for the upcoming exam.

•  The chef prepared an amorous meal full of bold and spicy flavors.

Which sentences uses the word antiquated correctly?

•  The antiquated computer was state-of-the-art and could process data at incredible speeds.

• The museum displayed antiquated farming tools that were no longer used in modern agriculture.

• The antiquated theory was groundbreaking and revolutionized scientific thought.

• She preferred to use antiquated methods of communication like email and text messaging.