Question

directions: read through each question carefully. then choose the best vocabulary word.

1. \though many would decry her methods as unconventional, dr. martinezs charitable work in the community was the epitome of selfless service.\ which vocabulary word is used to show strong disapproval?

a. epitome
b. decry
c. charitable
d. unconventional

1. \the philosophers abstract theories about existence left his students bemused, their faces a mixture of confusion and wonder.\ which word best describes the students reaction?

a. angry
b. excited
c. bewildered
d. confident

1. \the scientist had to abjure his fallacious conclusions when new evidence emerged, showing his professional integrity.\ what does abjure mean in this context?

a. defend strongly
b. formally reject
c. carefully consider
d. partially accept
4.\his gratuitous comments about her research were neither helpful nor necessary, revealing more about his character than her work.\ which word could replace gratuitous without changing the meaning?
a. necessary
b. valuable
c. unnecessary
d. meaningful

1. \some considered his remarks blasphemous, but others saw them as a much - needed challenge to outdated thinking.\ which word best describes the use of blasphemous as it is used in the example? s sentence?

a. expected and required
b. remarkable and challenging
c. disrespectful and irreverent
d. interesting and meritable

Explanation:

1. "Decry" means to speak of something in negative terms, showing strong disapproval. "Epitome" is a perfect example, "Charitable" is related to giving, and "Unconventional" just means not traditional.
2. "Bemused" means confused and slightly bewildered. "Angry" is not indicated, "Excited" is the opposite, and "Confident" is not shown.
3. When new evidence shows conclusions are fallacious, a scientist would formally reject them, which is what "abjure" means here.
4. "Gratuitous" means not necessary or without good reason, so "Unnecessary" is a good replacement.
5. "Blasphemous" means showing disrespect or irreverence, especially towards something considered sacred.

Answer:

1. B. Decry
2. C. Bewildered
3. B. Formally reject
4. C. Unnecessary
5. C. Disrespectful and irreverent