MIDTERM VOCABULARY

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "disheveled"?

• His normally tidy appearance was disheveled after running through the storm

• The disheveled cake was beautifully decorated for the party

• They disheveled the room with fresh paint and new furniture

• The disheveled symphony played perfectly in tune

In the sentence "The teacher tried to instill good study habits in her students", what does "instill" mean?

• Gradually eliminate

• Gradually establish or implant

• Quickly eliminate

• Physically insert

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "insulate":

• She tried to isolate the soup so that it would taste better

• The thick walls help to isolate the house from extreme temperatures

• We isolated the car by adding more fuel

• He wanted to isolate his homework by doing it faster

What does "vindication" mean in this context: "The court's decision provided vindication for the man wrongfully accused"?

• Punishment

• Confusion

• Proof of innocence

• Verdict of guilt

The word "denunciation" is best used in which sentence?

• His denunciation of corrupt practices earned him many enemies

• The denunciation of the building took many months to complete

• She gave a denunciation of flowers to her mother

• The denunciation of the cake made it taste better

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "unabated":

• The sandwich without ceasing was very tasty

• His enthusiasm continued without ceasing despite the setbacks

• The pencil without ceasing wrote smoothly

• They painted the wall a color without ceasing

What does "deplete" mean in the sentence "Excessive agriculture can deplete the soil of nutrients"?

• Fill

• Improve

• Deplete or use

• Fertilize

What sentence demonstrates the correct use of "apprehension"?

• She felt apprehension about speaking in front of the large audience

• The apprehension of the garden produced beautiful flowers

• She used apprehension to paint the portrait

• They cooked with apprehension to make the food tastier

What does "adaptable" mean in the sentence "The adaptable student quickly adjusted to the new school"?

• Resistant to change

• Capable of adjusting to new conditions

• Incapable of learning

• Physically strong

How is "cajole" correctly used in a sentence?

• She tried to cajole her brother to do her chores

• The cajole weather made it perfect for a picnic

• They cajole the furniture in the room

• He cajoled the paint on the wall