Unit 7 Vocabulary Quiz - Choose Wisely

Complete the following sentence. The old flowers in the vase had_________ after a week without water.

• provoked
• deferred
• withered
• mimicked

Read the following sentence. To avoid a decision, the committee decided to defer their vote until next week. What is the meaning of the word defer as it is being used in this sentence?

• to compete
• to postpone
• to approve
• to provoke

Complete the following sentence using the correct vocabulary word. The actor managed to leave the audience __________with her powerful performance.

• enthralled
• flustered
• deferred
• provoked

Complete the following sentence using the correct vocabulary word. The spoiled milk had a ___________ odor that made everyone cover their noses.

• sinister
• defiant
• sluggish
• rancid

Read the following dictionary entry. provoke v. To cause a strong reaction or occurrence of; to make something happen Which sentence correctly uses the word provoke?

• The players' negative attitudes provoke a sense of unity on the field.
• Riley's guitar playing was so loud and bad that he provoked his brother to go outside to study.
• Melanie tried to provoke the flowers to bloom by not watering them at all.
• The delicious smell of fresh baked cookies provoked my stomach and made me sick.

Read the following sentence. The performer was able to perfectly mimic the movements of the famous dancer, earning applause from the crowd. Which word is the best synonym for the word mimic?

• imitate
• reject
• delay
• wither

Complete the following sentence. After the shocking news, Emma looked completely ________ and couldn't speak clearly.

• enthralled
• rancid
• flustered
• defiant

Read the following sentence. The flowers in the garden withered after days without water. Which word is the best antonym for withered as it is being used in this sentence?

• decayed
• dried
• bloomed
• shriveled

Complete the following sentence. The _________man lurking outside the house made the family nervous.

• sinister
• flustered
• rancid
• enthralled

Read this dictionary entry. defiant adj. Showing resistance or disobedience; boldly challenging authority. Which sentence correctly uses the word defiant?

• Mona gave a defiant response by refusing to comply with the teacher’s instructions.
• The student’s defiant behavior during the lesson showed he was willing to cooperate.
• The dog was defiant when it eagerly followed the owner’s commands.
• The twins were defiant when they apologized for breaking the vase.