Level F - Unit 1 - Vocab Quiz

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1.

As an English teacher, it is often my job to ____________ a more thoughtful response from my students.
- A.
  
  Assuage
- B.
  
  Elicit
- C.
  
  Simulate
- D.
  
  Intercede
2.

Swinkles received an unprecedented amount of _________________ for scoring the game winning goal to advance Drew to the NCS Finals.
- A.
  
  Innuendo
- B.
  
  Umbrage
- C.
  
  Approbation
- D.
  
  Unctuous
3.

In an attempt to eat more healthy, Sherane decided that burgers were a bit too __________ for her to continue to eat them.
- A.
  
  Lurid
- B.
  
  Provincial
- C.
  
  Assuage
- D.
  
  Unctuous
4.

Despite what teachers and parents may say, at the end of the day, it is your ___________ to decide whether you go college or not.
- A.
  
  Prerogative
- B.
  
  Meritiorious
- C.
  
  Innuendo
- D.
  
  Hiatus
5.

Although it was cool when we first started saying it, "Swag" has been _____________ at this point.
- A.
  
  Expostulate
- B.
  
  Hackneyed
- C.
  
  Lurid
- D.
  
  Provincial
6.

To test his surgically repaired elbow, Mariano Rivera had to _______________ game action before being cleared to play.
- A.
  
  Simulate
- B.
  
  Intercede
- C.
  
  Assuage
- D.
  
  Innuendo
7.

Adrian Peterson's wife had to ____________ on behalf of her son to get him to stop beating the boy.
- A.
  
  Transcend
- B.
  
  Elicit
- C.
  
  Hiatus
- D.
  
  Intercede
8.

The 10 frustrating years he spent in politics left him ___________ when it came to watching the news.
- A.
  
  Lurid
- B.
  
  Jaded
- C.
  
  Meritorious
- D.
  
  Expostulate
9.

After completing a marathon, Diane scheduled visits to the chiropractor and massage therapist to ____________ her aching body.
- A.
  
  Elicit
- B.
  
  Intercede
- C.
  
  Assuage
- D.
  
  Transcend
10.

As much as I tried, nothing could ___________ my friend Brad from driving home drunk.
- A.
  
  Decadence
- B.
  
  Prerogative
- C.
  
  Expostulate
- D.
  
  Simulate
11.

As part of the "New Age" movement, people began to meditate in attempt to ____________ the human experience.
- A.
  
  Transcend
- B.
  
  Intercede
- C.
  
  Umbrage
- D.
  
  Expostulate
12.

Boston College wore red handkerchief uniforms to commemorate the ______________ acts of their alumni who laid down his life on 9/11 rescuing at least 18 people.
- A.
  
  Petulant
- B.
  
  Prerogative
- C.
  
  Hiatus
- D.
  
  Meritorious
13.

Although she was based in the city, Olivia's thinking reflected her _______________ upbringing, as she favored a slower pace of life.
- A.
  
  Innuendo
- B.
  
  Provincial
- C.
  
  Decadent
- D.
  
  Coalition
14.

On account of her innocence, Shirley missed the sexual ____________ that her boyfriend was trying to slip into the conversation.
- A.
  
  Innuendo
- B.
  
  Meritorious
- C.
  
  Decadence
- D.
  
  Approbation
15.

As much as I love fresh air in the house, I have to keep my doors closed because insects prove to be a bit ____________.
- A.
  
  Unctuous
- B.
  
  Provinicial
- C.
  
  Petulant
- D.
  
  Lurid
16.

After working 4 hours in the sun, Fred was delighted to find himself a bit of ______________ to enjoy lunch under.
- A.
  
  Coalition
- B.
  
  Jaded
- C.
  
  Hiatus
- D.
  
  Umbrage
17.

Reagardless of what profession you choose, there is a good chance that you will be working in ____________ with others. No man is an island.
- A.
  
  Meritorious
- B.
  
  Coalition
- C.
  
  Innuendo
- D.
  
  Decadence
18.

From the _____________ expression on his face, you could see he was terrified.
- A.
  
  Unctuous
- B.
  
  Lurid
- C.
  
  Hackneyed
- D.
  
  Expostulate
19.

Financial experts forecasted that following the economic rise of the early 2000's would come a dangerous period of ____________ .
- A.
  
  Coalition
- B.
  
  Decadence
- C.
  
  Approbation
- D.
  
  Innuendo
20.

Since he'd been playing his whole life, Michael decided it was time to take a ____________ from basketball.
- A.
  
  Petulant
- B.
  
  Hiatus
- C.
  
  Approbation
- D.
  
  Prerogative