Senior Vocab Unit 03

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    The _____ spoken at President Lincoln's funeral talked of his great attributes used to benefit our country. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Verdant
    • Primordial
    • Articulate
    • Eulogy
    • Propinquity
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Senior Vocab Unit 03 tests advanced vocabulary comprehension through context-based questions. It assesses learners' ability to discern and apply sophisticated words in sentences, enhancing their linguistic acumen and preparation for complex textual analysis.

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  • 2. 

    A _____ comment made to the Asian-American principal left him doubting the integrity of this new school. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Derogatory

    • Exhume

    • Verbiage

    • Utopian

    • Viscous

    Correct Answer
    A. Derogatory
    Explanation
    The word "derogatory" is the best completion for the given sentence. A derogatory comment made to the Asian-American principal implies that the comment was disrespectful, offensive, or belittling towards him. This comment has caused the principal to doubt the integrity of the new school, suggesting that it may not be a welcoming or inclusive environment.

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  • 3. 

    Since the water turned _____ after I dropped my keys in the puddle, I had a hard time locating them. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Feckless

    • Murky

    • Eulogy

    • Evince

    • Derogatory

    Correct Answer
    A. Murky
    Explanation
    The word "murky" best completes the sentence because it suggests that the water became dark, cloudy, or unclear after the keys were dropped in the puddle. This would make it difficult to locate the keys.

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  • 4. 

    While sneaking into the National Archery Association, I had to _____ that I was indeed Sara Boft, the best female archer in the U.S. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Primordial

    • Dissemble

    • Propinquity

    • Nefarious

    • Derogatory

    Correct Answer
    A. Dissemble
    Explanation
    The word "dissemble" best completes the sentence because it means to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs by pretending to have different ones. In this context, the speaker is pretending to be someone else, Sara Boft, in order to sneak into the National Archery Association.

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  • 5. 

    Being an English major, I like to think I am able to _____ myself well. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Articulate

    • Intractable

    • Decry

    • Distraught

    • Cavort

    Correct Answer
    A. Articulate
    Explanation
    The word "articulate" best completes the sentence because it means to express oneself clearly and effectively. As an English major, having the ability to articulate oneself well is a desirable skill.

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  • 6. 

    Once Santa's Little Helper buried Bart's science project, Bart needed to _____ the project from under the ground.

    • Evince

    • Verdant

    • Exhume

    • Primordial

    • Articulate

    Correct Answer
    A. Exhume
    Explanation
    After Santa's Little Helper buried Bart's science project, Bart needed to "exhume" the project from under the ground. "Exhume" means to dig up or remove something, usually a dead body, from the ground. In this context, Bart needed to dig up his science project that was buried by Santa's Little Helper.

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  • 7. 

    Marge becomes _____ when she loses Maggie at the grocery store.

    • Nefarious

    • Distraught

    • Intractable

    • Evince

    • Murky

    Correct Answer
    A. Distraught
    Explanation
    When Marge loses Maggie at the grocery store, she becomes distraught. This means that she is extremely upset, worried, and emotionally distressed. Losing a child in a public place can be a terrifying experience for a parent, and it is natural for Marge to feel distraught in this situation.

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  • 8. 

    The _____ restaurant called my name... it was so charming and smelled so good!

    • Derogatory

    • Dissemble

    • Eulogy

    • Credence

    • Piquant

    Correct Answer
    A. Piquant
    Explanation
    The word "piquant" means having a strong, stimulating flavor or smell. In the given sentence, the restaurant is described as "charming" and "smelling so good," which suggests that it has an enticing and flavorful aroma. Therefore, the word "piquant" fits well in the context of the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    I had an _____ headache - this big - that was calling for an Excedrin!

    • Eulogy

    • Piquant

    • Exhume

    • Decry

    • Intractable

    Correct Answer
    A. Intractable
    Explanation
    The word "intractable" means difficult to control or manage. In the given sentence, the speaker describes their headache as being "this big," indicating that it was severe and intense. By saying that the headache was "calling for an Excedrin," the speaker implies that they needed a strong medication to alleviate the pain. Therefore, the word "intractable," meaning difficult to control or manage, accurately describes the severity and intensity of the headache.

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  • 10. 

    I like to _____ with my little nephews and neices, chasing them around the yard playing tag. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?  

    • Nefarious

    • Unwonted

    • Credence

    • Cavort

    • Intractable

    Correct Answer
    A. Cavort
    Explanation
    The word "cavort" best completes the sentence because it means to jump or dance around excitedly, which fits the context of playing tag with the little nephews and nieces.

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  • 11. 

    The _____ glass-blower kept blowing squares, which she figured was due to her inexperience. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Derogatory

    • Utopian

    • Articulate

    • Murky

    • Verdant

    Correct Answer
    A. Verdant
    Explanation
    The word "verdant" means green or lush, often used to describe vegetation or landscapes. In this context, it suggests that the glass-blower kept blowing squares because she was inexperienced and lacked the skill to create more complex shapes. The word conveys a sense of freshness and newness, emphasizing the glass-blower's beginner status.

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  • 12. 

    The _____ of cars on the highway during a traffic jam is what causes a lot of fender-benders. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Piquant

    • Articulate

    • Dissemble

    • Murky

    • Propinquity

    Correct Answer
    A. Propinquity
    Explanation
    Propinquity means nearness or proximity. In the context of the sentence, the word "propinquity" suggests that the close proximity or density of cars on the highway during a traffic jam is what leads to a lot of fender-benders. The word "piquant" means having a strong, stimulating, or sharp taste or flavor, which is not relevant to the context. "Articulate" means expressing oneself clearly and effectively, which is also not relevant. "Dissemble" means to conceal one's true motives or feelings, which is not applicable here. "Murky" means unclear or confused, which is not the cause of fender-benders in a traffic jam.

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  • 13. 

    The idea that a tiger and a lamb can live in perfect harmony is a _____ philosophy. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Utopian

    • Primordial

    • Decry

    • Propinquity

    • Unwonted

    Correct Answer
    A. Utopian
    Explanation
    The word "utopian" best completes the sentence because it refers to an ideal or perfect state or society, which aligns with the idea of a tiger and a lamb living in perfect harmony. The other options do not convey the same meaning or fit as well in the context of the sentence.

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  • 14. 

    Dan Scott on One Tree Hill is a highly _____ man, he's relentlessly mean to everyone on the show! Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Utopian

    • Verbiage

    • Nefarious

    • Primordial

    • Viscous

    Correct Answer
    A. Nefarious
    Explanation
    Dan Scott on One Tree Hill is a highly nefarious man, he's relentlessly mean to everyone on the show!

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  • 15. 

    Listening to _____ of a pompous man can get quite boring, as the points are repeated often. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?  

    • Eulogy

    • Primordial

    • Verbiage

    • Viscous

    • Piquant

    Correct Answer
    A. Verbiage
    Explanation
    Listening to verbiage of a pompous man can get quite boring, as the points are repeated often. Verbiage refers to excessive or unnecessary use of words, which is often seen in pompous individuals. This excessive use of words can make the conversation or speech repetitive and uninteresting.

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  • 16. 

    To live a _____ life, with little purpose or vision, leads many into depression.

    • Intractable

    • Verdant

    • Exhume

    • Feckless

    • Viscous

    Correct Answer
    A. Feckless
    Explanation
    Living a feckless life, with little purpose or vision, leads many into depression. Feckless refers to being irresponsible, lacking determination, and lacking initiative. Therefore, individuals who lead a feckless life often lack direction and motivation, which can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and sadness, ultimately leading to depression.

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  • 17. 

    The _____ display of emotion from my mother was unusual; she was usually more emotionally controlled. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Envice

    • Cavort

    • Unwonted

    • Murky

    • Feckless

    Correct Answer
    A. Unwonted
    Explanation
    The word "unwonted" best completes the sentence. It means not usual or customary, which fits the context of the sentence where the display of emotion from the mother is described as unusual.

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  • 18. 

    In order to _____ who shot Mr. Burns, the town had to collect the facts that would demonstrate the shooting clearly. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Verbiage

    • Verdant

    • Utopian

    • Evince

    • Articulate

    Correct Answer
    A. Evince
    Explanation
    To "evince" means to show or demonstrate something clearly. In this context, the town needed to collect facts that would clearly show or demonstrate who shot Mr. Burns. Therefore, "evince" is the best word to complete the sentence.

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  • 19. 

    When the city had to _____ Superman's powers upon his last failure, he felt the need to leave and never come back. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

    • Negarious

    • Credence

    • Piquant

    • Exhume

    • Decry

    Correct Answer
    A. Decry
    Explanation
    The word "decry" best completes the sentence. "Decry" means to publicly denounce or criticize something. In this context, the city had to publicly denounce or criticize Superman's powers after his last failure, which made him feel the need to leave and never come back.

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  • 20. 

    The _____ is that Homer really is stupid. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?  

    • Distraught

    • Decry

    • Primordial

    • Credence

    • Dissemble

    Correct Answer
    A. Credence
    Explanation
    The word "credence" best completes the sentence because it means belief or acceptance in something as true. The sentence is stating that the belief or acceptance is that Homer really is stupid.

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