Vocab #14 Pretest

Front

She was in such an _____________ state that she tried to hurt herself.

Back

abject

Front

The police began a _______________ search for the suspect but did not tell the media.

Back

surreptitious

Front

I hope this medicine will _____________ the pain in my leg.

Back

abate

Front

Jim’s muscles started to ______________ while in a coma, requiring retraining to walk.

Back

atrophy

Front

Schools in our town are closing to prevent the _______________

Back

contagion

Front

Taking daily vitamins may end the ______________ causing your fatigue.

Back

malaise

Front

If my fake ID _______________ backfires, I won't enter the bar to see my favorite band.

Back

ruse

Front

Reading about the criminals’ machination to rob the casino was enthralling.

Back

machination

Front

Will is a _______________ gambler, he will steal from his family to continue his habit.

Back

pathological

Front

German shepherds and huskies are much more _______________ than pugs.

Back

lupine