Find the meaning of the vocabulary word.

Because of its location between North America and the Far East, Hawaii has had to assimilate many different cultures.

(A) reject; discard
(B) absorb; make similar (C) examine
(D) ignore

Match the definition in Column B with the word in Column A.

$$\begin{aligned} \text{Column A}\qquad \qquad \qquad &\text{Column B}\\ \text{noxious}\qquad \qquad \qquad\quad & \text{a. absorb; take in}\\ &\text{b. good idea or impulse}\\ &\text{c. come to pass; occur}\\ &\text{d. mistreat}\\ &\text{e. foul or harmful}\\ &\text{f. clever}\\ &\text{g. lurch out of control}\\ &\text{h. move clumsily}\\ &\text{i. continue; carry on}\\ &\text{j. lustrous; rainbow-colored}\\ \end{aligned}$$

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to AVERSE.

(A) having a strong dislike (B) change direction (C) greedy (D) absent

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to GOSSAMER.

(A) device used in manufacturing (B) type of bird (C) loud noises (D) light; filmy

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to VERISIMILITUDE.

(A) high altitude (B) appearance of being real (C) very similar in appearance (D) peculiar

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to CUISINE.

(A) foreign diplomat (B) curiosity (C) type of food (D) pleasing aroma

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to SIMILE.

(A) comparison (B) friendly gesture (C) duplicate (D) simple

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to PALATABLE.

(A) portable (B) agreeable to the taste (C) suitable for a palace (D) permissible

Find the meaning of the vocabulary word.

Some students find Shakespeare's plays difficult because the dialogue lacks verisimilitude. Real people do not go around saying "hark" and "forsooth. "

(A) appearance of being genuine or real (B) attractive appearance (C) ruthless tactics (D) religious value

Write "correct" if the vocabulary word has been used correctly, and "incorrect" if it has been used incorrectly. If the word is used incorrectly, write a sentence using the word properly.

A semblance was held in the gym to commemorate Earth Day.

Certain species of adult birds have been known to ______ an injury in order to lure predators away from their young.

(A) inflict (B) feign (C) cause (D) inspire

Describe how you got an idea. Use any form of the word inspiration.

Select a word or phrase that is closest in meaning to SEMBLANCE.

(A) musical group (B) appearance (C) familiar surroundings (D) argument

Find the meaning of the vocabulary word.

Several eager, young aspirants tried out for the leading role in the film. Each wanted desperately to become a Hollywood star.

(A) immigrants (B) people trying to achieve a position or goal (C) distant relatives (D) converts to a particular religion