10-11-13
Atlantic
Vocabulary Assessment 1
1. Word Splash! Synonyms & Antonyms
The vocabulary word for this question is brusque. Label each of the words below as “S” for
synonym or “A” for antonym. Be sure to label your response clearly.
blunt
S
crude
S
snappy
kind
S
courteous
A
A
gruff
polite
S
A
tactful
A
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.
One of the things I admire the most about
resilience
the characters on Jersey Shore is their ________________
despite the constant ridicule. No matter how often they are
rebuff their critics’
insulted, they so easily _______________
comments.
3. Visual-Verbal Connections
The vocabulary word for this question is avid. 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: emulate,
turbulent, and demean. You may use any form of the words you wish, but the words must be used
correctly to receive credit.
When learning a new sport, I always try my best to
emulate the instructor. Although this can
sometimes feel demeaning, it’s important to keep
practicing. After the first few tries, I might
experience some turbulence, but soon, I get
better and better.
5. Sentence Completion: Fill in the blank!
Read the sentence below and look for the context clues. Fill in the blank with the BEST answer.
The answer must be one of our 15 vocabulary words, and it must be in the correct form.
inaugurate the new cupcake delivery service,
In order to _______________
Stuffed Cupcakes was giving away a free dessert with every
evoke
order; the initiative ______________
enthusiasm for cupcakes
all over town, which pleased the _________________
proprietor of the
store.
6. Word Splash! Synonyms & Antonyms
The vocabulary word for this question is concise. Label each of the words below as “S” for synonym
or “A” for antonym. Be sure to label your response clearly.
crisp
S
redundant
A
abridged
brief
S
lengthy
A
S
expansive
A
wordy
A
succinct
S
7. Visual-Verbal Connections
The vocabulary word for this question is despicable. 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.
Demean
9.
Pervade
10.
Excruciating
11.
Inaugurate
12.
Resilient
Infiltrate
Robust
Disgrace
Induct
Agonizing