Pre-AP English I
Vocabulary Quiz- Lesson 2 SAT
Short Answer – Answer the following questions in as much detail as possible. Be sure
that your answer is thorough and has the bold, underlined vocabulary word in your
response. (6 points each: 4 points correct, detailed response to the question, 2 points
correct usage of the vocabulary word in the response.)
1. In The Poisonwood Bible essay, the mother acted with an air of diffidence.
Explain how so?
2. Describe, in detail, a vivacious character in Great Expectations.
3. Describe, in detail, a lurid experience that can occur during a war.
4. The protestors at the “Western Whitehouse”, such as Cindy Sheehan, are
described as being resolute. Explain how so or why?
5. Great minds, such as Albert Einstein, are considered (by some) to be quaint
figures. Explain how so or why?
Sentence Structure – Write a sentence beginning with a prepositional phrase, using the
vocabulary word in a way that displays complete mastery of its definition. (5 points each)
6. portal –
7. lucid –
8. demure –
Sentence Completion – Use the correct vocabulary word in each sentence. (5 points
each)
9. The business was run by a __________________________ man who set his mind
on a goal and followed through with it.
10. His ________________________ remarks help everyone understand the new tax
code.
11. Because of his _________________________, he would not ask any girl to the
prom.
12. She stood for a moment in the _____________________ before stepping into the
room.
13. The tabloid published every ______________________ detail of the ax murder.
14. Game shows are looking for _______________________ contestants who are fun
to watch and who will liven up the show.
15. When we go to New England, we like to stay in a ________________________
old inn that gives us the flavor of the area.
Synonyms – List synonyms for the following words. (4 points each)
1. efface 2. impregnable 3. resolute 4. lucid –
5. portal –