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.

In our world history class we learned about the many gods and demagogues of the early religions.

Select a word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to CONCILIATORY.

(A) pleasant (B) hostile (C) individual (D) forgotten

Select a word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ARCANE.

(A) well-known (B) old-fashioned (C) modern (D) useless

Find the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

The demographics indicated that Middletown was a perfect place to test the new product. Its diverse population was a cross-section of the entire country.

(A) local politicians (B) newspaper article (C) strange pictures (D) characteristics of a population

Write about a belief or practice you or someone you know once held but have since given up. Use any form of the word abjure.

Select a word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to COVERT.

(A) silent (B) covered (C) unnecessary (D) obvious

Find the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

After years of poverty and international disapproval, the country was ripe for a demagogue to seek power by blaming all the nation's problems on some religious or ethnic minority.

(A) leader who appeals to emotion or prejudice (B) outlawed political party (C) religious person (D) great leader

Use the word endemic to tell about a disease or illness that affects people living in certain places.

Find the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

It is interesting how names affect us. Iceland conjures up the image of a frozen wasteland, while Greenland makes one think of lush landscapes. In reality, neither image is accurate.

(A) humiliates (B) brings to mind (C) argues persuasively (D) turns away

Describe the people of a community or nation. Use any form of the word demographics.

Select a word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to INCREDULOUS.

(A) convinced (B) incredible (C) ordinary (D) hateful

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

$$\begin{aligned} \text{Column A}\qquad \qquad \qquad &\text{Column B}\\ \text{proxy}\qquad \qquad \qquad\quad & \text{a. to lie under oath}\\ &\text{b. to settle in court}\\ &\text{c. the etiquette of diplomacy}\\ &\text{d. made of many languages}\\ &\text{e. substitute}\\ &\text{f. range of authority}\\ &\text{g. type of diplomat}\\ &\text{h. to calm}\\ &\text{i. place for storing historic papers}\\ &\text{j. official message or report}\\ \end{aligned}$$

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

$$\begin{aligned} \text{Column A}\qquad \qquad \qquad &\text{Column B}\\ \text{placate}\qquad \qquad \qquad\quad & \text{a. to lie under oath}\\ &\text{b. to settle in court}\\ &\text{c. the etiquette of diplomacy}\\ &\text{d. made of many languages}\\ &\text{e. substitute}\\ &\text{f. range of authority}\\ &\text{g. type of diplomat}\\ &\text{h. to calm}\\ &\text{i. place for storing historic papers}\\ &\text{j. official message or report}\\ \end{aligned}$$

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

$$\begin{aligned} \text{Column A}\qquad \qquad \qquad &\text{Column B}\\ \text{adjudicate}\qquad \qquad \qquad\quad & \text{a. to lie under oath}\\ &\text{b. to settle in court}\\ &\text{c. the etiquette of diplomacy}\\ &\text{d. made of many languages}\\ &\text{e. substitute}\\ &\text{f. range of authority}\\ &\text{g. type of diplomat}\\ &\text{h. to calm}\\ &\text{i. place for storing historic papers}\\ &\text{j. official message or report}\\ \end{aligned}$$