Honors English I Vocabulary Quiz #1

Definition: "Impossible to stop or prevent."

Definition: "Clever, original, and inventive."

Definition: "Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity."

Definition: "A person who has an uncertain or non-committal attitude towards something (typically religion)."

Definition: "(Of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation."

Definition: "Acting disrespectfully; scornful."

Definition: "Belief or opinion contrary to religious doctrine."

Definition: "Without the basic necessities of life."

Definition: "A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound."

Definition: "(Of something negative) become less intense or widespread."

Even as the storm began to ______, the residents remained cautious about leaving their homes.

The detective’s ______ personality made it difficult for the suspect to tell if his confession was being believed.

After losing everything in the fire, the family was left ______, relying entirely on the charity of neighbors.

The engineer came up with an ______ solution to the structural problem that saved the company millions.

In the 16th century, suggesting that the Earth revolved around the Sun was considered a dangerous ______.

Because he had been lied to so many times, the politician held a _____ view of his colleagues’ promises.

The _____ march of time ensures that seasons will change, regardless of how much we wish to stay in summer.

To truly appreciate the poem, you must look past the literal words and understand the _____ of the author’s tone.

She gave a _____ laugh when her rival suggested they work together on the project.

When asked about his stance on the new policy, he remained _____ until he had seen more data.