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Vocabulary HS - Test 1

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    High School Vocabulary
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  • The scientist warned that the chemical was extremely __________, capable of causing serious reactions in small amounts.
    volatile
    luminous
    superfluous
    potent
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  • The speech was so __________ that it inspired immediate action from the audience.
    melancholy
    volatile
    devoid
    ponderous
  •  15
  • His __________ decision to quit his job without a backup plan left him struggling financially.
    condescending
    impetuous
    resolute
    ponderous
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  • Acting on __________ impulses often leads to regret later on.
    inherent
    superfluous
    luminous
    impetuous
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  • Curiosity is __________ in young children, driving them to explore their surroundings.
    fraudulent
    volatile
    inherent
    devoid
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  • The essay was __________ of evidence, making the argument weak and unconvincing.
    devoid
    volatile
    abhorrent
    superfluous
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  • A sense of __________ lingered after graduation as friends prepared to say goodbye.
    cadence
    resilience
    melancholy
    impertinence
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  • The coach had to __________ the team for ignoring safety rules.
    revitalize
    assimilate
    beguile
    admonish
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  • Parents may __________ children when their behavior becomes unacceptable.
    beguile
    relinquish
    praise
    admonish
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  • Talking back to the judge was seen as an act of __________.
    respect
    impertinence
    cadence
    resilience
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  • The marching band maintained a steady __________ as they moved down the street.
    volatile
    labyrinth
    cadence
    resilience
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  • The speaker’s calm __________ made the speech easy to follow.
    cadence
    melancholy
    subtle
    ponderous
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  • Cheating on the final exam was an __________ violation of school policy.
    ponderous
    egregious
    subtle
    melancholy
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  • The salesman tried to __________ customers with charm rather than honesty.
    relinquish
    beguile
    admonish
    reject
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  • New students must __________ the school’s expectations and routines.
    reject
    beguile
    relinquish
    assimilate
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  • The teacher avoided sounding __________ when correcting mistakes.
    superfluous
    potent
    condescending
    luminous
  •  15