10-11-13
Pacific
Vocabulary Assessment 1
1. Word Splash! Synonyms & Antonyms
The vocabulary word for this question is rebuff. Label each of the cards below as “S” for
synonym or “A” for antonym. Be sure to label your response clearly.
S
discourage
welcome
A
approval
A
dismiss
S
include
A
reject
S
accept
A
repel
S
2. Sentence Completion: Fill in the blank!
Read the sentence below and look for the context clues. Fill in the blanks with the BEST answer.
The answers must be one of our 15 vocabulary words, and it must be in the correct form.
proprietor
One of the witnesses, a __________________,
was willing to
provide the documents needed to verify the last will and
testament on behalf of the other lawyer’s client, who had
recently passed away.
3. Visual-Verbal Connections
The vocabulary word for this question is resilient. Below are a series of images, only ONE of
which logically relates to this word. Circle the best possible answer.
4. The Written Challenge
Compose a cohesive paragraph that employs the following vocabulary words correctly: concise,
inaugurate, and pervade. You may use any form of the words you wish, but the words must be
used correctly to receive credit.
In order to solve the problem, she inaugurated a
new system of distributing power. Soon, an
abundant power supply pervaded throughout
the building. She explained her new system to
her boss in a concise but intelligent manner.
5. Sentence Completion: Fill in the blank!
Read the sentence below and look for the context clues. Fill in the blanks with the BEST answer.
The answers must be one of our 15 vocabulary words, and it must be in the correct form.
When Moe realized that Dean was
brusquely placed his
cheating off of his quiz, he _________________
rebuff for all
arm across his paper. This provided a _____________
further attempts for Dean to cheat.
6. Word Splash! Synonyms & Antonyms
The vocabulary word for this question is evoke. Label each of the cards below as “S” for
synonym or “A” for antonym. Be sure to label your response clearly.
arouse
S
deaden
A
decrease
excite
S
A
elicit
S
conjure
S
repress
A
stifle
A
7. Visual-Verbal Connections
The vocabulary word for this question is turbulent. Below are a series of images, only ONE of
which is a MISFIT. Circle the best possible answer.
Word Splash! Synonyms & Antonyms
Connect the vocabulary word on the left with the appropriate synonym or antonym on the
right.
8.
Avid
9.
Pseudonym
10.
Excruciating
11.
Emulate
12.
Brusque
Gruff
Agonizing
Alias
Keen
Disdain