U14 Vocab Test

test 5/8/25 🌸🩷

allegiance

the loyalty or obligation owed to a government, nation, or cause

accommodate

to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable

amalgamate

to unite; to combine elements into a unified whole

append

to attach, add, or tack on as a supplement or extra item

commemorate

to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

abstain

to stay away from doing something by one’s own choice

exalt

to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor

enumerate

to count; to name one by one, list

extort

to obtain by violence, misuse of authority, or threats

far-fetched

strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), going far afield from a topic

1. The vote counter had to carefully ________________________ the results before announcing the winner.

tally

The earthquake caused widespread ________________________, destroying roads and homes.

upheaval

His mood was noticeably ________________________ after hearing the disappointing news.

glum

1. The athlete's coach was a demanding ________________________ who pushed everyone to their limits.

tasks-master

1. The kitten found safety in the animal ________________________ after being abandoned.

sanctuary

1. A confident leader is not usually ________________________, but instead speaks up when needed.

submissive

1. The magician’s final trick seemed to ________________________ the scarf into a dove.

transform

1. Though it looked real, the museum piece was only a ________________________ of the ancient sword.

replica

1. Her ________________________ attitude was obvious—she only volunteered when it would get her praise.

selfseeking

The smart home system was incredibly ________________________, adjusting the lights to the sound of your voice.

responsive