9th Grade Vocabulary Review - Unit #2

What is the definition of the word 'Jeer(ed)'?

• To make fun of rudely or unkindly

• To praise highly

• To ignore completely

• To understand deeply.

During the school play, David was upset when some students in the audience started to jeer at his performance. Which vocabulary word best reflects why David was upset?

• The made fun of his performance

• They praised his performance

• They ignored him completely

• They understood him completely

Fill in the blank: The word 'Terse' means ______.

• Long-winded and detailed

• Brief and to the point

• Confusing and unclear

• Friendly and welcoming

During a class discussion, Sophia was asked to give _____ summary of the chapter by using only a few sentences. What vocabulary word best describes that she was expected to answer briefly?

• Jeer

• terse

• sully

• proliferated

The following are all synonyms for the word 'unflinching' EXCEPT...

• hesitant

• determined

• fearless

• unwavering

Which word means 'To make up for; to repay for services'?

• Compensate

• Lucrative

• Adjourn

• Sully

Fill in the blank: A 'lucrative' business is one that is ______.

• Losing money

• Making money

• Breaking even

• Struggling

What does the word 'adjourn' mean?

• To begin immediately

• To postpone or discontinue

• To celebrate

• To finalize.

During the student council meeting, Maya suggested that they discontinue the discussion about the upcoming event until the next meeting. Which vocabulary word indicates that Maya 'postponed' the talks?

• proliferate

• compensate

• adjourn

• sully

Fill in the blank: To 'sully' someone's reputation means to ______ it.

• improve

• tarnish

• ignore

• celebrate