11th Grade Honors Vocabulary Quiz
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11th Grade Honors Vocabulary Quiz

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Match the following words with the appropriate sentences:

adhere = Following the rules will help you adhere to the guidelines set forth. allude = The author seemed to allude to a deeper meaning in the text, but never stated it explicitly. advocate = He has always chosen to advocate for environmental reforms. ambivalence = Her ambivalence about the decision was evident in her hesitations.

Match the following words with the appropriate sentences:

analogous = The relationship between the two systems is analogous, highlighting their similarities. anecdote = She told a humorous anecdote that captured everyone's attention. apprehensive = I felt apprehensive about the upcoming exam results. arbitrary = His decision seemed arbitrary, lacking any clear rationale.

Match the following words with the appropriate sentences:

assert = It is important to assert your opinions respectfully during the discussion. bias = The journalist's bias was clear in the article's one-sided portrayal. brevity = The speaker's brevity was appreciated, keeping the audience engaged. buttress = They decided to buttress their argument with empirical evidence.

Match the following words with the appropriate sentences:

<p>concede = After much debate, he had to concede that he was wrong. consensus = There was a growing consensus among the team to change their approach. corroborate = The witness's testimony helped to corroborate the main account of events. decisive = The CEO's decisive action saved the company from financial ruin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with the appropriate sentences:

<p>deference = In deference to her experience, they chose to follow her advice. degrade = The constant insults were meant to degrade his self-esteem. denounce = The activists chose to denounce the unjust policies in a public forum. dispute = The scholars engaged in a lively dispute over the interpretation of the data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each vocabulary word to the sentence that it correctly fits into:

<p>Adhere = In order to succeed, you must ______ to the rules. Advocate = Many teachers ______ for a later start time to improve student performance. Allude = The author tends to ______ to classical literature throughout her novel. Ambivalence = His ______ about the decision left everyone confused about his true feelings. Analogous = Her approach to problem-solving is ______ to that of a scientist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with the sentences that best illustrate their meaning.

<p>adhere = The committee decided to <strong>adhere</strong> to the original plan, despite the recent changes. advocate = She is a strong <strong>advocate</strong> for environmental protection. allude = The professor subtly <strong>alluded</strong> to the scandal in his lecture. ambivalence = He felt <strong>ambivalence</strong> about accepting the job, torn between the high salary and the long commute. analogous = The human circulatory system is <strong>analogous</strong> to a network of pipes carrying fluid throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Quiz - 11th Grade Honors

  • Words for Matching
    • adhere
    • advocate
    • allude
    • ambivalence
    • analogous
    • anecdote
    • apprehensive
    • arbitrary
    • assert
    • bias
    • brevity
    • buttress
    • concede
    • consensus
    • corroborate
    • decisive
    • deference
    • degrade
    • denounce
    • dispute

Vocabulary Definitions in Context

  • Adhere - To stick firmly to a surface or belief.
  • Advocate - To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.
  • Allude - To indirectly refer to something without fully mentioning it.
  • Ambivalence - The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
  • Analogous - Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
  • Anecdote - A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
  • Apprehensive - Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
  • Arbitrary - Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
  • Assert - To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
  • Bias - A tendency to favor one thing over another, often in a way considered to be unfair.
  • Brevity - The quality of being brief in duration or concise in expression.
  • Buttress - A structure built for support; to reinforce or strengthen an argument or idea.
  • Concede - To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
  • Consensus - General agreement among a group of people.
  • Corroborate - To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
  • Decisive - Having the power to make decisions quickly and effectively; crucial in determining the outcome.
  • Deference - Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.
  • Degrade - To lower in rank, quality, or value; to treat someone with contempt.
  • Denounce - To publicly declare something to be wrong or bad; to criticize something or someone.
  • Dispute - To argue about something; to question the truth or validity of something.

Vocabulary Quiz Focus

  • The words included are: adhere, advocate, allude, ambivalence, analogous.

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Adhere: To stick firmly to something; to remain loyal or attached to.
  • Advocate: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
  • Allude: To refer to something indirectly; to hint at or suggest.
  • Ambivalence: The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
  • Analogous: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

Example Sentence Context

  • Sentences should challenge comprehension and require understanding of word nuances.
  • Each word should seamlessly fit into a sentence contextually relevant to its meaning.

Matching Format

  • Design the sentences with clear contexts that align with the specific meanings of the vocabulary words.
  • Encourage critical thinking by using complex structures or culturally relevant themes in sentences.

Vocabulary Quiz Focus

  • The words included are: adhere, advocate, allude, ambivalence, analogous.

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Adhere: To stick firmly to something; to remain loyal or attached to.
  • Advocate: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
  • Allude: To refer to something indirectly; to hint at or suggest.
  • Ambivalence: The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
  • Analogous: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

Example Sentence Context

  • Sentences should challenge comprehension and require understanding of word nuances.
  • Each word should seamlessly fit into a sentence contextually relevant to its meaning.

Matching Format

  • Design the sentences with clear contexts that align with the specific meanings of the vocabulary words.
  • Encourage critical thinking by using complex structures or culturally relevant themes in sentences.

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