Definitions
Define debilitate.
Debilitate: To impair the strength of; to hinder, delay, or weaken
True or False: Hinder is a synonym for debilitate.
True.
What are 2 antonyms for proximity?
Possible answers: distance, remoteness, farness
Which vocab word most correctly fits in this sentence?
Abby's family moved to a new neighborhood that is in closer _________ to her school.
a. Proximity
b. Affinity
c. Brevity
a. Proximity
Abby's family moved to a new neighborhood that is in closer proximity to her school
What example best describes an aberration?
a. An 80℉ day in January
b. A 20℉ day in January
b. an 80℉ day in January
Choose the most accurate synonym for aberration.
a. Regularity
b. Lengthiness
c. Deviation
d. None of the above
c. Deviation
True or false: Proclivity is an antonym for affinity.
False.
Determine if the vocab word is used in the sentence correctly:
These responses have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
It is correct.
Define indoctrinate.
Indoctrinate: to teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
Which is not a synonym for effervescent?
a. Exuberant
b. Vivacious
c. Sullen
C. Sullen
What is an antonym for coalesce?
a. Dissent
b. Diverge
c. Convince
e. Weaken
B. Diverge
Determine if the vocab word is used in the sentence correctly.
He had an affinity for broccoli, so he never cooked it.
It is incorrect.
Fill in the blank: An iconoclast __________ beliefs or institutions.
a. teaches
b. promotes
c. rejects
d. attacks
C. An iconoclast attacks established beliefs or institutions
List 2 synonyms for brevity.
Possible answers: Briefness, conciseness, shortness
What is an antonym for venerable?
Possible answers: dishonorable, disreputable
Which sentence uses the vocab term correctly?
1. The team decided to brainstorm independently and coalesce after 15 minutes to discuss.
2. After the swim meet finished, Katie's team coalesced to their own cars and went home.
1. The team decided to brainstorm independently and coalesce after 15 minutes to discuss.
True or False: Some who is venerable is accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of social and financial status.
False. Someone who is venerable is accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
True or False: Inculcate is a synonym for indoctrinate.
True.
What is an antonym for iconoclast?
a. Dissident
b. Conformist
c. Anomaly
b. Conformist
Use "effervescent" in a sentence.
Possible answer: Their effervescent personality made them a great candidate for the teaching position.