Curran English I Vocabulary Semester 2

5 Written Questions

1. verb- to explain or interpret
2. adj- uncertain; unstable; dangerously lacking in security or stability
3. verb- to plan, to develope, to create
4. adj- crafty; sly
5. verb- to regard someone with respect and admiration; to respect; to admire

5 Matching Questions

1. congenial
2. disconcerting
3. salient
4. fretful
5. speculative

1. a adj- plesantly agreeable; friendly
2. b adj- upsetting; confusing; disturbing
3. c adj- worried; anxious
4. d adj- prominent; outstanding; striking; spectacular
5. e adj- not based in fact

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. noun- a lot; a superabundance of something
   1. fretful
   2. plethora
   3. paragon
   4. pert
2. adj- dissatisfied with existing conditions
   1. malcontent
   2. adherent
   3. augment
   4. eminent
3. verb- to beg
   1. latent
   2. entreat
   3. ensue
   4. eminent
4. adj- silly or foolish
   1. saga
   2. ensue
   3. rash
   4. inane
5. adj- unaware of or paying no attention to someone or something; unaware
   1. salient
   2. oblivious
   3. plethora
   4. audacious

5 True/False Questions

1. fray → adj- crafty; sly

   True        False

2. rash → verb- to take great pleasure or delight in

   True        False

3. vile → verb- to plan, to develope, to create

   True        False

4. latent → verb- to detest or really dislike; to hate

   True        False

5. quest → adj- irritable; bad-tempered

   True        False