9th grade vocabulary

Question 1

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word? Rainfall in the region is highly ___, varying wildly from year to year. (unpredictable)

• A. abundant
• B. erratic
• C. consistent
• D. negligible

Question 2

Which word has this meaning? clear and easy to understand

• A. pugnacious
• B. tenacious
• C. lucid
• D. ambivalent

Question 3

Use the roots and affixes to choose the meaning of the word. culpable

• A. completely innocent
• B. very strong
• C. deserving blame
• D. easily fooled

Question 4

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer is fond of the old car: "Grandad's ___ old car still runs."

• A. clapped-out
• B. battered
• C. trusty
• D. rusty

Question 5

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer finds the building threatening: "The new tower ___ over the square." → looms

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 6

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? While the poet's early work is often ___, filled with obscure references, her later poems are strikingly direct.

• A. humorous
• B. opaque
• C. brief
• D. transparent

Question 7

Is the proposed answer correct? The volunteers' efforts BORE fruit when the river was finally cleaned. → produced

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 8

As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: Her account of the journey was CHARGED with emotion.

• A. priced
• B. filled
• C. accused
• D. electrified

Question 9

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word? The committee's report was ___, covering every possible objection in detail. (thorough)

• A. cursory
• B. comprehensive
• C. ambiguous
• D. biased

Question 10

Which word has this meaning? eager to fight

• A. retrospective
• B. bellicose
• C. euphony
• D. equanimity

Question 11

Use the roots and affixes to choose the meaning of the word. magnanimous

• A. very large
• B. generous and forgiving
• C. bad-tempered
• D. proud

Question 12

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer disapproves of the politician: "The minister ___ the question."

• A. dodged
• B. answered
• C. considered
• D. addressed

Question 13

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer respects the scientist's caution: "Dr Lee was ___ about her findings." → measured

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 14

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? The engineer's design was praised for its ___: it used half the materials of earlier models while being just as strong.

• A. efficiency
• B. complexity
• C. fragility
• D. extravagance

Question 15

Is the proposed answer correct? Several parents RAISED concerns about the new timetable. → increased

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 16

As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The castle has a COMMANDING view of the valley.

• A. wide, dominating
• B. strict
• C. ordering
• D. military