Question

9th grade: chapter 11 vocabulary test 1
definitions: match each word from the word bank to the definition below.
absurd adhere affluent alienate assess
compile contempt defect doctrine dogmatic
1.__________wealthy
2.__________the strict teachings of a religious, political, or other group
3.__________ridiculous; opposed to common sense
4.__________to gather together in an organized form, such as a list
5.__________disrespect; a feeling that a person or thing is inferior and undesirable
6.__________opinionated; stating an opinion as if it were a fact
7.__________to evaluate; to decide on the quality or value of
8.__________to stick firmly
9.__________to cause to become unfriendly; to separate emotionally
10.__________a fault; imperfection; flaw

Explanation:

1. "Affluent" means having a great deal of money; wealthy.
2. "Doctrine" refers to the beliefs or teachings of a religious, political, or other group.
3. "Absurd" is something that is ridiculous or opposed to common sense.
4. "Compile" means to gather together in an organized form.
5. "Contempt" is a feeling of disrespect for someone or something.
6. "Dogmatic" describes someone who is opinionated and states opinions as facts.
7. "Assess" means to evaluate or determine the quality or value of something.
8. "Adhere" means to stick firmly.
9. "Alienate" means to cause someone to become unfriendly or separate emotionally.
10. "Defect" is a fault, imperfection, or flaw.

Answer:

1. Affluent
2. Doctrine
3. Absurd
4. Compile
5. Contempt
6. Dogmatic
7. Assess
8. Adhere
9. Alienate
10. Defect