LEVEL C, UNIT 7 VOCABULARY EXTRA CREDIT (optional)

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LEVEL C, UNIT 7 VOCABULARY EXTRA CREDIT (optional)

Last updated over 3 years ago

60 questions

LEVEL C, UNIT 7 VOCABULARY EXTRA CREDIT

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence provided. (25 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

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VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: LITERARY TEXT
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following excerpts that contain vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font. 
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

EXCERPT #1:

If Jo had only known what a great happiness was wavering in the balance for one of them, she would have turned dove-like in a minute, but unfortunately, we . . . cannot see what goes on in the minds of our friends.

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EXCERPT #2:

The war is over, and Mr. March safely at home, busy with his books and the small parish which found in him a minister by nature as by grace, a quiet, studious man, rich in the wisdom that is better than learning, the charity which calls all mankind “brother,” the piety that blossoms into character, making it august and lovely. These attributes, in spite of poverty and the strict integrity which shut him out from the more worldly successes, attracted to him many admirable persons . . . .

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EXCERPT #3:

With that Jo marched straight away and the rest followed, a bright little band of sisters, all looking their best in summer suits, with happy faces under the jaunty hatbrims.

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EXCERPT #4:

The serene Teuton found the supper-table and was happy, eating steadily through the bill of fare, and dismayed the garçons by the ravages he committed.

1

EXCERPT #5:

“This unassuming style promotes study, that's why we adopt it,” returned Laurie, who certainly could not be accused of vanity, having voluntarily sacrificed a handsome curly crop to the demand for quarter-inch-long stubble.

1

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: INFORMATIONAL TEXT
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

PASSAGE:

You probably don’t think there is anything exotic about ice. Today, most homes have freezers, automatic ice-making machines, and other gadgets that provide a ready supply of ice. All you have to do is go to your refrigerator to get some ice cubes to cool off a beverage. But there was a time when only nature could provide ice.

In ancient Rome, when excess was at its acme, lavish banquets and elaborate parties were common among the upper classes. The best and wealthiest hosts would provide great quantities of ice or snow for guests to add to their goblets.

Not everyone approved of the Roman appetite for cold drinks. Philosophers saw the growing popularity of consuming snow and ice as a sure sign that Roman culture was declining. Doctors attributed all sorts of physical ailments to chilled food and drink. But this did not stop those who could afford ice and snow. For example, one emperor ordered workers to build an enormous mountain of snow in the garden of his villa to cool him during hot Roman summers!

How did Romans get such large quantities of the cold stuff? They imported it from high mountains that were snowcapped all year long. Containers of fresh mountain snow were painstakingly conveyed by donkey to local “snow shops” and ice cellars, where they were insulated with straw for protection from the intense Roman heat. Eventually, the snow would melt; but it would conveniently freeze into ice when it dripped into deeper, colder layers of the ice cellars. This simple technology called for large teams of menials both to gather and transport the snow and to tend the ice cellars. Their bosses enjoyed great profits because rich Romans would pay almost any price for these cool products. Snow and ice were the hottest things in town.

1

IMPROVING SENTENCES
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read each sentence and determine if the underlined portion could be written better.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

1

PRACTICE APPLICATION
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the answer that best completes each question. (12 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

1

READING A PASSAGE #1
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (4 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

PASSAGE:

I’m sure that most sports fans dream of the day when their team makes its way to a championship. When the major league baseball team that we follow with a passion made it to the World Series, however, my family and I were not prepared for the ups and downs that come with this high-stakes event. So far, we have been through three losing games, and at this nerve-wracking juncture, we are trying hard to control our emotions. Most of all, we are trying not to wallow in regret and self-pity or to waver in our belief in our team’s ability to win. Instead, we are hoping for the best while making an effort to convey a positive attitude in order to keep one another’s spirits up.

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READING A PASSAGE #2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (4 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

PASSAGE:

Because I love all dogs, including every kind of mixed breed, I did not expect to enjoy the dog show that my friend Lucy invited me to attend. I thought it would be tiresome to see the judges examine each pure-breed entrant for physical attributes such as the length of its tail and the shape of its eyes and ears. Once the competition started, however, I was surprised to find myself watching with interest and enjoying the process. What made me change my mind? It was the energy and enthusiasm that the dogs themselves showed through their jaunty walks around the show ring and their proud and alert stances before the judges. What surprised me even more was how thrilled I was to see Lucy’s Bassett Hound not only win the “best in breed” and “best in group” categories but then also go on to reach the acme of the competitive event by being declared “best in show.”

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LEVEL C, UNIT 7 VOCABULARY EXTRA CREDIT

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence provided. (25 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

For many years the towns and villages along the Normandy coast of France showed the _____ of the great invasion of 1944.

doctrines

ravages

Instead of answering my question, the skillful debater _____ by asking a question of her own.

parried

ravaged

The captain was deeply worried, even though he tried hard to appear confident and _____ to the passengers.

haggard

jaunty

We were infuriated by the _____ speech in which he tried to portray himself as a great national leader.

tawdry

unassuming

My mother's dream vacation is to spend several weeks on a(n) _____ island in the South Pacific.

menial

exotic

After waiting for news of her loved ones for several days, the woman looked careworn and _____ .

menial

haggard

The immigrants never _____ in their determination to become American citizens.

wavered

excised

Even after pitching two no-hit games this season, Stan was the same quiet and _____ boy we had always known.

exotic

unassuming

Thieves are essentially a _____ class of criminals because they live off what they can take from others.

jaunty

predatory

He hoped that election to the presidency would be the _____ of his long and brilliant career in public service.

acme

juncture

One must be careful these days, as _____ phone calls from dishonest companies are on the rise.

excise

predatory

During our trip to China, we sampled such _____ dishes as thousandyear-old eggs and bird's nest soup.

exotic

predatory

Americans expect candidates to take a definite _____ on each of the important issues in a national election.

parry

stance

So long as you continue to _____ in self-pity, you will lack the strength needed to solve your problems.

wallow

waver

When asked about your commitment to your values, do not _____ , but stand firm in your beliefs.

convey

waver

I am thoroughly disgusted by people who try to make themselves seem more important than they really are by _____ others.

conveying

belittling

History teaches us that in any great conflict, there will be some _____ willing to go over to the enemy.

turncoats

menials

The general _____ our failure to win the battle to a lack of sufficient forces rather than to a lack of courage.

attributed

belittled

Did you know that pigs can't pant, so they _____ in mud to keep their bodies cool on hot summer days?

ravage

wallow

“If we are to keep the body politic healthy,” the senator remarked, “we must _____ the cancer of racial prejudice from it.”

excise

attribute

He is so conceited that it is hard to _____ to him the simple idea that he did not win the essay competition.

wallow

convey

Our system of justice is based on the _____ that defendants are presumed innocent unless the prosecution can prove them guilty.

doctrine

acme

No matter how _____ the assignment may be, take pride in your work, and do your best.

menial

tawdry

When I arrived at the critical _____ in my career, I realized that my whole future would depend on the decision I was about to make.

stance

juncture

My doctor _____ my dizziness and vertigo to an inner ear infection.

parried

attributed

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: LITERARY TEXT
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following excerpts that contain vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font. 
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

EXCERPT #1:

If Jo had only known what a great happiness was wavering in the balance for one of them, she would have turned dove-like in a minute, but unfortunately, we . . . cannot see what goes on in the minds of our friends.

EXCERPT #1 Question: The act of wavering involves _____ .

hoping

changing course

departing

standing firm

EXCERPT #2:

The war is over, and Mr. March safely at home, busy with his books and the small parish which found in him a minister by nature as by grace, a quiet, studious man, rich in the wisdom that is better than learning, the charity which calls all mankind “brother,” the piety that blossoms into character, making it august and lovely. These attributes, in spite of poverty and the strict integrity which shut him out from the more worldly successes, attracted to him many admirable persons . . . .

EXCERPT #2 Question: An attribute is a(n) _____ .

difficulty

obligation

rumor

feature

EXCERPT #3:

With that Jo marched straight away and the rest followed, a bright little band of sisters, all looking their best in summer suits, with happy faces under the jaunty hatbrims.

EXCERPT #3 Question: Something that is jaunty is NOT _____ .

somber

jolly

balanced

stylish

EXCERPT #4:

The serene Teuton found the supper-table and was happy, eating steadily through the bill of fare, and dismayed the garçons by the ravages he committed.

EXCERPT #4 Question: Ravages are most likely _____ .

destructive

reassuring

admired

invisible

EXCERPT #5:

“This unassuming style promotes study, that's why we adopt it,” returned Laurie, who certainly could not be accused of vanity, having voluntarily sacrificed a handsome curly crop to the demand for quarter-inch-long stubble.

EXCERPT #5 Question: A style that is unassuming is _____ .

crude

showy

formal

plain

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: INFORMATIONAL TEXT
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

PASSAGE:

You probably don’t think there is anything exotic about ice. Today, most homes have freezers, automatic ice-making machines, and other gadgets that provide a ready supply of ice. All you have to do is go to your refrigerator to get some ice cubes to cool off a beverage. But there was a time when only nature could provide ice.

In ancient Rome, when excess was at its acme, lavish banquets and elaborate parties were common among the upper classes. The best and wealthiest hosts would provide great quantities of ice or snow for guests to add to their goblets.

Not everyone approved of the Roman appetite for cold drinks. Philosophers saw the growing popularity of consuming snow and ice as a sure sign that Roman culture was declining. Doctors attributed all sorts of physical ailments to chilled food and drink. But this did not stop those who could afford ice and snow. For example, one emperor ordered workers to build an enormous mountain of snow in the garden of his villa to cool him during hot Roman summers!

How did Romans get such large quantities of the cold stuff? They imported it from high mountains that were snowcapped all year long. Containers of fresh mountain snow were painstakingly conveyed by donkey to local “snow shops” and ice cellars, where they were insulated with straw for protection from the intense Roman heat. Eventually, the snow would melt; but it would conveniently freeze into ice when it dripped into deeper, colder layers of the ice cellars. This simple technology called for large teams of menials both to gather and transport the snow and to tend the ice cellars. Their bosses enjoyed great profits because rich Romans would pay almost any price for these cool products. Snow and ice were the hottest things in town.

The meaning of exotic is _____ .

familiar

tacky

strange

lofty

Acme most nearly means _____ .

best

worst

peak

bottom

Attributed is best defined as _____ .

attracted

treated

diagnosed

ascribed

Conveyed most nearly means _____ .

carved

carried

expunged

melted

Menials is best defined as _____ .

artisans

farmers

servants

nobles

IMPROVING SENTENCES
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read each sentence and determine if the underlined portion could be written better.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

The last straw between Donald and his brother Anthony was when he borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

no changes

The last straw between Donald and his brother Anthony was the time he borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

The last straw for Donald was when his brother Anthony borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

The last straw between Donald and his brother Anthony was when he borrowed the car without asking and got into a wreck.

The last straw for Donald and Anthony was when his brother borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some who couldn't be there.

no changes

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some of who couldn't be there.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some of them couldn't be there.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some of whom couldn't be there.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, whom couldn't be there.

Isabella is more popular than anyone at school.

no changes

Isabella is more popular at school than anyone.

At school, Isabella is more popular than anyone.

Isabella is more popular than anyone else at school.

Isabella is more popular than everyone at school.

His father took Brian to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt which had always fascinated the boy at the museum.

no changes

His father took Brian to the museum to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt, which had always fascinated the boy.

His father took Brian to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt, which had always fascinated the boy at the museum.

His father took Brian to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt at the museum which had always fascinated the boy.

His father took Brian to the ancient Egypt exhibit at the museum which had always fascinated the boy.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money as landing the new job was just the beginning and he would also invest in the stock market.

no changes

Excited as he was by the prospect of earning more money, him landing the new job was just the beginning as he would also invest in the stock market.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money, and landing the new job was just the beginning, and he would also invest in the stock market.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money, which landing the new job was just the beginning, because he would also invest in the stock market.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money, but landing the new job was just the beginning; he would also invest in the stock market.

PRACTICE APPLICATION
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the answer that best completes each question. (12 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

A system of political beliefs or principles could be called a(n) _____ .

juncture

doctrine

turncoat

excise

Humble and unpleasant jobs such as scrubbing a muddy floor could be described as _____ .

tawdry

menial

exotic

jaunty

To remove by cutting is to _____ .

waver

ravage

excise

parry

Which of the following is another word for gaunt?

unassuming

menial

jaunty

haggard

Which of the following is the opposite of magnify?

excise

belittle

wallow

READING A PASSAGE #1
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (4 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

PASSAGE:

I’m sure that most sports fans dream of the day when their team makes its way to a championship. When the major league baseball team that we follow with a passion made it to the World Series, however, my family and I were not prepared for the ups and downs that come with this high-stakes event. So far, we have been through three losing games, and at this nerve-wracking juncture, we are trying hard to control our emotions. Most of all, we are trying not to wallow in regret and self-pity or to waver in our belief in our team’s ability to win. Instead, we are hoping for the best while making an effort to convey a positive attitude in order to keep one another’s spirits up.

READING A PASSAGE #2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (4 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.

PASSAGE:

Because I love all dogs, including every kind of mixed breed, I did not expect to enjoy the dog show that my friend Lucy invited me to attend. I thought it would be tiresome to see the judges examine each pure-breed entrant for physical attributes such as the length of its tail and the shape of its eyes and ears. Once the competition started, however, I was surprised to find myself watching with interest and enjoying the process. What made me change my mind? It was the energy and enthusiasm that the dogs themselves showed through their jaunty walks around the show ring and their proud and alert stances before the judges. What surprised me even more was how thrilled I was to see Lucy’s Bassett Hound not only win the “best in breed” and “best in group” categories but then also go on to reach the acme of the competitive event by being declared “best in show.”

For many years the towns and villages along the Normandy coast of France showed the _____ of the great invasion of 1944.

doctrines

ravages

Instead of answering my question, the skillful debater _____ by asking a question of her own.

parried

ravaged

The captain was deeply worried, even though he tried hard to appear confident and _____ to the passengers.

haggard

jaunty

We were infuriated by the _____ speech in which he tried to portray himself as a great national leader.

tawdry

unassuming

My mother's dream vacation is to spend several weeks on a(n) _____ island in the South Pacific.

menial

exotic

After waiting for news of her loved ones for several days, the woman looked careworn and _____ .

menial

haggard

The immigrants never _____ in their determination to become American citizens.

wavered

excised

Even after pitching two no-hit games this season, Stan was the same quiet and _____ boy we had always known.

exotic

unassuming

Thieves are essentially a _____ class of criminals because they live off what they can take from others.

jaunty

predatory

He hoped that election to the presidency would be the _____ of his long and brilliant career in public service.

acme

juncture

One must be careful these days, as _____ phone calls from dishonest companies are on the rise.

excise

predatory

During our trip to China, we sampled such _____ dishes as thousandyear-old eggs and bird's nest soup.

exotic

predatory

Americans expect candidates to take a definite _____ on each of the important issues in a national election.

parry

stance

So long as you continue to _____ in self-pity, you will lack the strength needed to solve your problems.

wallow

waver

When asked about your commitment to your values, do not _____ , but stand firm in your beliefs.

convey

waver

I am thoroughly disgusted by people who try to make themselves seem more important than they really are by _____ others.

conveying

belittling

History teaches us that in any great conflict, there will be some _____ willing to go over to the enemy.

turncoats

menials

The general _____ our failure to win the battle to a lack of sufficient forces rather than to a lack of courage.

attributed

belittled

Did you know that pigs can't pant, so they _____ in mud to keep their bodies cool on hot summer days?

ravage

wallow

“If we are to keep the body politic healthy,” the senator remarked, “we must _____ the cancer of racial prejudice from it.”

excise

attribute

He is so conceited that it is hard to _____ to him the simple idea that he did not win the essay competition.

wallow

convey

Our system of justice is based on the _____ that defendants are presumed innocent unless the prosecution can prove them guilty.

doctrine

acme

No matter how _____ the assignment may be, take pride in your work, and do your best.

menial

tawdry

When I arrived at the critical _____ in my career, I realized that my whole future would depend on the decision I was about to make.

stance

juncture

My doctor _____ my dizziness and vertigo to an inner ear infection.

parried

attributed

EXCERPT #1 Question: The act of wavering involves _____ .

hoping

changing course

departing

standing firm

EXCERPT #2 Question: An attribute is a(n) _____ .

difficulty

obligation

rumor

feature

EXCERPT #3 Question: Something that is jaunty is NOT _____ .

somber

jolly

balanced

stylish

EXCERPT #4 Question: Ravages are most likely _____ .

destructive

reassuring

admired

invisible

EXCERPT #5 Question: A style that is unassuming is _____ .

crude

showy

formal

plain

The meaning of exotic is _____ .

familiar

tacky

strange

lofty

Acme most nearly means _____ .

best

worst

peak

bottom

Attributed is best defined as _____ .

attracted

treated

diagnosed

ascribed

Conveyed most nearly means _____ .

carved

carried

expunged

melted

Menials is best defined as _____ .

artisans

farmers

servants

nobles

The last straw between Donald and his brother Anthony was when he borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

no changes

The last straw between Donald and his brother Anthony was the time he borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

The last straw for Donald was when his brother Anthony borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

The last straw between Donald and his brother Anthony was when he borrowed the car without asking and got into a wreck.

The last straw for Donald and Anthony was when his brother borrowed his car without asking and got into a wreck.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some who couldn't be there.

no changes

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some of who couldn't be there.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some of them couldn't be there.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, some of whom couldn't be there.

Vijay's father made a toast to the bride's family, whom couldn't be there.

Isabella is more popular than anyone at school.

no changes

Isabella is more popular at school than anyone.

At school, Isabella is more popular than anyone.

Isabella is more popular than anyone else at school.

Isabella is more popular than everyone at school.

His father took Brian to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt which had always fascinated the boy at the museum.

no changes

His father took Brian to the museum to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt, which had always fascinated the boy.

His father took Brian to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt, which had always fascinated the boy at the museum.

His father took Brian to see an exhibit on ancient Egypt at the museum which had always fascinated the boy.

His father took Brian to the ancient Egypt exhibit at the museum which had always fascinated the boy.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money as landing the new job was just the beginning and he would also invest in the stock market.

no changes

Excited as he was by the prospect of earning more money, him landing the new job was just the beginning as he would also invest in the stock market.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money, and landing the new job was just the beginning, and he would also invest in the stock market.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money, which landing the new job was just the beginning, because he would also invest in the stock market.

He was excited by the prospect of earning more money, but landing the new job was just the beginning; he would also invest in the stock market.

A system of political beliefs or principles could be called a(n) _____ .

juncture

doctrine

turncoat

excise

Humble and unpleasant jobs such as scrubbing a muddy floor could be described as _____ .

tawdry

menial

exotic

jaunty

To remove by cutting is to _____ .

waver

ravage

excise

parry

Which of the following is another word for gaunt?

unassuming

menial

jaunty

haggard

Which of the following is the opposite of magnify?

excise

belittle

wallow

waver

A defensive movement in fencing is known as a _____ .

turncoat

ravage

parry

stance

A person who switches to an opposing side or party could be called a(n) _____ .

turncoat

acme

stance

parry

Which of the following is the opposite of tasteful?

tawdry

unassuming

haggard

predatory

A town that has been destroyed by a tornado can be said to have been _____ .

excised

conveyed

ravaged

parried

Which of the following is another word for modest?

jaunty

unassuming

predatory

tawdry

If a scheme is designed to prey on innocent people and cheat them out of money, it can be described as _____ .

predatory

jaunty

exotic

menial

Strikingly unusual music might be described as _____ .

unassuming

haggard

exotic

menial

In sentence 3, juncture means _____ .

uneventful period

early stage

turning point

conclusion

If you wallow (sentence 4) in regret and self-pity, you do what with these feelings?

overindulge in them

hide from them

take pleasure in them

help others deal with them

People who waver (sentence 4) show a lack of _____ .

firmness

patience

humor

morals

In sentence 5, convey means _____ .

communicate

create

explain

reject

In line 3, attributes means _____ .

traits

actions

movements

weaknesses

Which of the following could not be used to replace jaunty (line 6)?

carefree

dejected

lively

lighthearted

Stances (line 6) are ways of _____ .

protecting someone or something

performing tricks

moving quickly

holding the body

In line 8, acme means _____ .

bottom

end

top

beginning