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Vocabulary in Context Quiz 2 - Mr. El-Sayed Ramadan

Quiz by Elsayed Ramadan

Grades 11-12
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    In considering the prosecutor, the judge decided to give leeway on some mistakes as it was his first case. She could remember fumbling through her opening argument the first time she was in court.
    evoke carte blanche
    tolerate a margin of freedom
    provide room to grow
    grant amnesty
    30s
  • Q2
    The audience waited with bated breath for the climax of the movie. The entire story had led up to the final battle between the villain and the hero. It was nerve wracking to see who would come out triumphant.
    cessation
    stagnant inhalation
    impatiently
    apprehension
    30s
  • Q3
    Bennie and Jane liked to boat on the river on hot summer days. The current was powerful; it pulled the boat downstream incredibly quickly.
    waterway
    contemporary
    cutting-edge tide
    flowing water
    30s
  • Q4
    Emily had reservations about being invited to Kayla’s house. The last time they hung out it hadn’t gone very well. In fact, Emily had stormed out angrily after Kayla made some rude comments.
    detainments
    doubts
    skeptical
    territories
    30s
  • Q5
    While Mr. Davis, the art teacher, approved of creativity, he couldn’t sanction the students expressing themselves in the form of graffiti. Stylistically, he could appreciate the pieces, but they were still vandalism.
    endorse
    consent with
    boycott
    confirm that
    30s
  • Q6
    Andrew couldn’t help it. He was still harboring bad feelings about his ex-girlfriend long after their breakup. There was simply no excuse for how she had treated him.
    entertaining
    disregarding
    cherishing
    camouflaging
    30s
  • Q7
    Since Liz was trying to lose weight, she picked out lean turkey at the grocery store. She wrinkled her nose at the thought of how tasteless the meat would be compared to the beef she usually bought.
    sinewy
    low-calorie
    nutritious
    slant
    30s
  • Q8
    Eloise was so excited about her birthday. She kept asking her parents about the party, but they carefully skirted her questions.
    evaded
    avoidance of
    detoured about
    bordered
    30s
  • Q9
    Even though the homework was difficult, Maria didn’t mind working on it. She knew in the long run it would help her be more prepared for college.
    adhered
    took offense
    couldn’t heed
    was willingly
    30s
  • Q10
    The pawn shop owner carefully inspected the ring. While the patron was convinced it was real silver, the owner determined it to be made of base metals.
    artificial
    groundwork
    metallic
    menial
    30s

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