3rd Q Vocabulary Review 2, 10th

Define the word "dissent."

• Agreement with a prevailing opinion

• Disagreement or opposition to a prevailing idea

• A strong desire for something

• A feeling of fear or anxiety

Use the word "covet" in a sentence.

• She was known for her covetous nature, always content with what she had.

• He coveted his neighbor's new car, wishing it were his own.

• The enigmatic puzzle was solved quickly by the team.

• The stoic man showed no emotion during the trial.

Analyze the meaning of "enigmatic" in the following sentence: "The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has puzzled art enthusiasts for centuries."

• Clear and easily understood

• Mysterious and difficult to interpret

• Joyful and expressive

• Sad and melancholic

Evaluate the usage of "discern" in the following context: "Despite the fog, the captain was able to discern the outline of the approaching ship."

• To ignore or overlook

• To perceive or recognize

• To destroy or damage

• To create or build

Define the word "mitigate."

• To increase the severity of something

• To make something less severe or intense

• To completely eliminate a problem

• To ignore a situation

Use the word "expedite" in a sentence.

• The manager decided to expedite the process to meet the deadline.

• The fawning employee was always late to meetings.

• The stoic philosopher was known for his emotional outbursts.

• The whimsical child was very serious about his studies.

Analyze the meaning of "fawning" in the following sentence: "The fawning assistant was always eager to please her boss."

• Showing excessive affection or flattery

• Displaying anger or resentment

• Acting independently and assertively

• Being indifferent or uninterested

Evaluate the usage of "stoic" in the following context: "Despite the chaos around him, he remained stoic and focused on his task."

• Emotional and easily distracted

• Calm and unemotional

• Frantic and disorganized

• Joyful and carefree

Define the word "prodigious."

• Small and insignificant

• Remarkably or impressively great in size or degree

• Average and unremarkable

• Unimportant and trivial

Use the word "trepidation" in a sentence.

• She approached the stage with trepidation, her confidence unshaken.

• His trepidation was evident as he confidently delivered his speech.

• The trepidation in her voice was clear as she faced the daunting task.

• The whimsical nature of the event left everyone feeling trepidation.