Question

practice test
directions: fill in the blank with the vocabulary word that best fits the meaning of
the sentence. (10 points each)
contending to disperse insolent to broach to ponder
din lavished lucid prudently host

1. the problem we had in math today was difficult; i had to ponder it carefully before arriving at an answer.
2. in our school, any student who is insolent to a teacher or other student must write a note of apology.
3. the team knew that _______________ with the bears would be a challenge.
4. \for a _______________ of reasons, including the possible hurricane, i cannot allow you to go on the camping trip.\ said garys mother.
5. jarvis wrote a _______________ essay in which he explained his ideas.
6. the boats created a din with their loud horns and whistles.
7. linda _______________ checked her pockets to make sure she had the keys.
8. the recipe said to stir the mixture in order _______________ the dry ingredients through the liquid and shortening.
9. the farmer used a special tool _______________ the cask of cider.
10. montys dog learned the tricks quickly because monty _______________ praise on her every time she performed correctly.

Explanation:

1. The context of thinking carefully about a hard math problem matches "to ponder".
2. Needing to apologize for behavior to a teacher/student fits "insolent" (rude/disrespectful).
3. Competing against a team (the Bears) as a challenge matches "contending".
4. A large number of reasons is described by "host".
5. An essay that clearly explains ideas is "lucid".
6. Loud horns/whistles create a "din" (loud noise).
7. Checking pockets carefully to ensure keys are present is acting "prudently" (carefully/sensibly).
8. Stirring to spread dry ingredients through liquid is "to disperse".
9. Using a tool to open/start accessing a cask of cider is "to broach".
10. Giving generous praise repeatedly is "lavished".

Answer:

1. to ponder
2. insolent
3. contending
4. host
5. lucid
6. din
7. prudently
8. to disperse
9. to broach
10. lavished