9th Grade Vocabulary Quiz - Unit #2

What is the definition of 'abridge'?

• To make longer

• To make shorter

• To complicate

• To ignore

Fill in the blank: To 'surmount' means to ______.

• A) fall below

• B) overcome

• C) ignore

• D) fabricate

What part of speech is 'eminent'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which word means 'to pardon or overlook'?

• Condone

• Usurp

• Fabricate

• Dissent

Fill in the blank: A 'marauder' is a ______.

• builder

• raider

• teacher

• student

What is the definition of 'semblance'?

• An outward appearance

• A hidden agenda

• A strong feeling

• A loud noise.

Fill in the blank: 'Irate' means ______.

• happy

• sad

• angry

• calm

What part of speech is 'fabricate'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which word means 'to take control or seize illegally'?

• Dissent

• Usurp

• Condone

• Surmount

Fill in the blank: To 'dissent' means to ______.

• agree

• differ

• fabricate

• condone