Junior American Lit Vocab Quiz Unit 1

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    The word VIGNETTE BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

    • The _____ used in a Lutheran service promotes mercy, forgiveness and hope.
    • The _____ depicting life in a small, rural village gave such a pleasing description that I almost wanted to move there.
    • In our school, the popularity _____ was ranked by how much cash each student spent on clothes!
    • The _____ air that lingers around the sewer pipes is enough to make anyone gag.
    • In yoga, a person lies _____ and does leglifts or stomach crunches.
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This Junior American Lit Vocab Quiz Unit 1 assesses students' understanding of English vocabulary through antonyms, sentence completion, and word matching exercises, enhancing their literary comprehension and language skills.

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  • 2. 

    What is the part of speech for the word: HIERARCHY

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • Preposition

    • Interjection

    • Conjunctino

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    The word "hierarchy" is a noun. It refers to a system or organization in which people or things are ranked according to their importance or authority.

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  • 3. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (n.) A shrill, noisy howl or cry; (v.) To howl or have an argument that sounds like a cat in heat

    • Oblivious

    • Liturgy

    • Caterwaul

    • Supine

    • Mirage

    Correct Answer
    A. Caterwaul
    Explanation
    Caterwaul is the word that most nearly matches the given definition. It refers to a shrill, noisy howl or cry, and can also be used as a verb to describe howling or having an argument that sounds like a cat in heat.

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  • 4. 

    In yoga, a person lies _____ and does leglifts or stomach crunches.  Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?  

    • Quasi-

    • Mirage

    • Supine

    • Hierarchy

    • Ribald

    Correct Answer
    A. Supine
    Explanation
    The word "supine" is the best completion for the sentence because it means lying face up or on one's back, which is the position described in the sentence.

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  • 5. 

    The _____ air that lingers around the sewer pipes is enough to make anyone gag. What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? 

    • Supine

    • Morass

    • Liturgy

    • Noisome

    • Caterwaul

    Correct Answer
    A. Noisome
    Explanation
    The word "noisome" best completes the sentence because it means having an extremely offensive smell or odor. In the context of the sentence, it implies that the air around the sewer pipes is so unpleasant and repugnant that it can cause someone to gag.

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  • 6. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (adj.) Highly unrealistic or imaginary or improbable

    • Hidebound

    • Chimerical

    • Hierarchy

    • Poltroon

    • Ribald

    Correct Answer
    A. Chimerical
    Explanation
    The word "chimerical" best matches the definition of being highly unrealistic or imaginary or improbable. "Hidebound" means stubborn or unwilling to change, "hierarchy" refers to a system of ranking or organizing, "poltroon" means a coward, and "ribald" refers to something vulgar or indecent. Therefore, "chimerical" is the most appropriate word that fits the given definition.

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  • 7. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (adj.) Language or speech that is vulgar, mocking, coarse, abusive or irreverent

    • Fait accompli

    • Adjunct

    • Ribald

    • Proselyte

    • Mirage

    Correct Answer
    A. Ribald
    Explanation
    The word "ribald" is the best match for the given definition because it refers to language or speech that is vulgar, mocking, coarse, abusive, or irreverent. It accurately describes the type of language or speech that is being described in the definition.

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  • 8. 

    A(n) _____-situation would be one in which it resembles something else but isn't quite so. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Chimerical

    • Quasi-

    • Ribald

    • Hierarchy

    • Supine

    Correct Answer
    A. Quasi-
    Explanation
    A quasi-situation would be one in which it resembles something else but isn't quite so. "Quasi-" means resembling or having some characteristics of something, but not fully or completely. In this context, it implies that the situation is similar to something else, but there are differences or limitations that prevent it from being exactly the same.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following are SYNONYMS for the word RAILLERY

    • Banter; persiflage; teasing; kidding

    • Loathsome; atrocious; offensive; repulsive

    • Service; ceremony; worship; ritual

    • Chicken; craven; yellow belly; coward

    Correct Answer
    A. Banter; persiflage; teasing; kidding
    Explanation
    The correct answer is banter, persiflage, teasing, kidding. These words are all synonyms for the word "raillery" which means light-hearted teasing or joking.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following are ANTONYMS for the word POLTROON

    • Hero, daredevil; brave person

    • Alive; prolific; productive; vigorous

    • Disarrangement; chaos; clutter; muddle

    • Energetic; active

    • Damning; curse; blasphemy

    Correct Answer
    A. Hero, daredevil; brave person
    Explanation
    The word "poltroon" refers to a cowardly or timid person. The options "hero, daredevil; brave person" are antonyms of poltroon as they represent individuals who are courageous and fearless.

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  • 11. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms: bog; quagmire; lowland; swamp

    • Poltroon

    • Fair accompli

    • Morass

    • Caterwaul

    • Adjuct

    Correct Answer
    A. Morass
    Explanation
    The word "morass" is the best match for the given synonyms because it is a noun that refers to a difficult or complicated situation, similar to a bog, quagmire, lowland, or swamp. The other options, "poltroon," "fair accompli," "caterwaul," and "adjuct," do not have similar meanings to the given synonyms.

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  • 12. 

    The _____ used in a Lutheran service promotes mercy, forgiveness and hope.  Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?  

    • Proselyte

    • Adjunct

    • Chimerical

    • Hidebound

    • Liturgy

    Correct Answer
    A. Liturgy
    Explanation
    The word "liturgy" is the best completion for the sentence because it refers to the prescribed order of worship and rituals used in a religious service. In the context of a Lutheran service, the liturgy plays a significant role in promoting values such as mercy, forgiveness, and hope.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following are ANTONYMS for the word HIDEBOUND

    • Appetizing; pleasant; delightful; attractive

    • Open-minded; tolerant; unbigoted; unprejudiced

    • Reality; facet; actuality; truth

    • Follower; lackey; imitator

    • Guru; leader; god; guide

    Correct Answer
    A. Open-minded; tolerant; unbigoted; unprejudiced
    Explanation
    The word "hidebound" means being unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention. The antonyms for hidebound would be open-minded, tolerant, unbigoted, and unprejudiced. These words indicate a willingness to consider new ideas and perspectives, as opposed to being rigid or closed-off.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following are ANTONYMS for the word ADJUNCT

    • Damning; curse; blasphemy

    • Long story

    • Desert; dry ground; dry

    • Attractive; pleasant; appetizing; delightful

    • Detriment; lessening; subtraction

    Correct Answer
    A. Detriment; lessening; subtraction
    Explanation
    The word "adjunct" means something that is added or attached to something else, usually in a subordinate or auxiliary role. The words "detriment," "lessening," and "subtraction" are antonyms for "adjunct" because they imply the opposite meaning of adding or attaching. They suggest the idea of taking away or reducing something instead.

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  • 15. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (adj.) Lacking energy or vigor and worn out and unable to produce

    • Chimerical

    • Liturgy

    • Caterwaul

    • Effete

    • Bellwether

    Correct Answer
    A. Effete
    Explanation
    Effete is the most suitable word that matches the given definition. "Lacking energy or vigor and worn out and unable to produce" describes something or someone that is weak, exhausted, and unproductive. Effete perfectly captures these qualities, suggesting a state of decline or depletion.

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  • 16. 

    My brother was convinced in high school that he was the _____ of the fashions that passed within the school halls. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Chimerical

    • Effete

    • Bellwether

    • Ribald

    • Adjunct

    Correct Answer
    A. Bellwether
    Explanation
    The word "bellwether" is the best completion for the sentence because it means a leader or indicator of trends, particularly in fashion. It suggests that the speaker's brother believed he was the one setting the fashion trends in his high school.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following are ANTONYMS for the word MORASS

    • Dry ground; desert; dry

    • Tolerant; unprejudiced; open-minded; unbigoted

    • Vigorous; prolific; productive; alive

    • Fully; totally; completely; entirely

    • Chaos; clutter; disarrangement; muddle

    Correct Answer
    A. Dry ground; desert; dry
    Explanation
    The word "morass" refers to a wet, swampy, or muddy area. The given answer options "dry ground," "desert," and "dry" are all antonyms of "morass" as they describe dry and arid conditions. These options represent the opposite meaning of the word "morass," which is a wet or marshy terrain.

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  • 18. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonym: long story

    • Liturgy

    • Vignette

    • Hidebound

    • Mirage

    • Supine

    Correct Answer
    A. Vignette
    Explanation
    A vignette is a short, descriptive, and often vivid account or episode. It is the word that most nearly matches the antonym of "long story" because a vignette is concise and brief, while a long story is lengthy and detailed. The other options - liturgy, hidebound, mirage, and supine - do not convey the idea of brevity or conciseness, making vignette the best choice.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following are ANTONYMS for the word FAIT ACCOMPLI

    • Truth; fact; reality; actuality

    • Pleasant; appetizing; delightful; attractive

    • Contingency; illusion; possibility; uncertainty

    • Clutter; muddle; chaos; disarrangement

    • Completely; fully; entirely; totally

    Correct Answer
    A. Contingency; illusion; possibility; uncertainty
  • 20. 

    Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms: guide; god; guru; leader

    • Proselyte

    • Bellwether

    • Supine

    • Chimerical

    • Vignette

    Correct Answer
    A. Proselyte
    Explanation
    The word "proselyte" is the best match for the antonyms of "guide," "god," "guru," and "leader" because a proselyte refers to a person who has converted or been converted to a new belief or religion, implying a lack of guidance or leadership. The other options do not directly relate to the concept of conversion or lack of guidance.

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