Eng9 - L9 Vocab Review

Front

Scientists discovered how to _____ carbon into lab-created diamonds.

Back

transmute

Front

All sentences show the meaning of "allure" EXCEPT:

Back

The camper stared horrified as the cobra drew back its head.

Front

Most cloth today is colored with _____ rather than natural dyes.

Back

synthetic

Front

Word meaning "to examine with great care"?

Back

scrutinize

Front

People invited Greg to dinner for his ____ conversation.

Back

scintillating

Front

Birth certificate was a(n) _____ of the original; detective could tell the difference.

Back

facsimile

Front

Definitions of "repose" include: to lie at rest, to place trust in someone, a state of rest or relaxation.

Back

a state of doubt

Front

Meaning of "quandary":

Back

I didn't know whether to sell my bike or have it repaired.

Front

Difficult to identify my locker among the _____ rows in the hallway.

Back

nondescript

Front

All demonstrate "impervious" EXCEPT...

Back

Too nervous to continue, the comedian ran off the stage.