Unit 1 Review

The rebels formed a faction within the army, refusing to follow orders from the main leadership. What does faction most likely mean?

• A large, unified group

• A small, dissenting group

• A peaceful negotiation

• A government official

The general needed to marshal his troops before the battle to ensure they were prepared for the attack. What does marshal most likely mean?

• To entertain

• To scatter

• To organize or gather

• To avoid

It took months to procure the rare ingredients needed for the ancient recipe. What does procure most likely mean?

• To give away freely

• To obtain with effort

• To destroy completely

• To misplace

The children became restive as the long lecture dragged on, shifting in their seats and whispering to one another. What does restive most likely mean?

• Calm and focused

• Bored but silent

• Restless and uneasy

• Extremely excited

The journalist uncovered sordid details about the politician’s past, exposing years of corruption and dishonesty. What does sordid most likely mean?

• Clean and pure

• Morally corrupt or dirty

• Boring and unimportant

• Inspirational

In the dystopian novel, people lived under constant surveillance, had no personal freedoms, and were forced to follow strict government rules. What does dystopia most likely mean?

• A perfect society

• A nightmarish, oppressive world

• A small community

• A historical kingdom

A loud dispute broke out between the two players after one accused the other of cheating. What does dispute most likely mean?

• A friendly conversation

• A heated argument

• A peaceful agreement

• A casual remark

The lawyer was a strong advocate for human rights and fought tirelessly for justice. What does advocate most likely mean?

• Someone who opposes a cause

• A person who spreads rumors

• A person who ignores injustice

• Someone who publicly supports a cause

The scientist observed a peculiar reaction when the chemicals mixed, as the solution suddenly changed colors and emitted sparks. What does peculiar most likely mean?

• Normal and expected

• Strange or unusual

• Dangerous and toxic

• Boring and dull

When the news of the accident reached her, she was dismayed to learn that her best friend was injured. What does dismayed most likely mean?

• Shocked and distressed

• Overjoyed

• Unconcerned

• Amused