Wordly Wise Review

Bad feelings between Native Americans and Europeans developed soon after their first meeting. The actions of the Europeans did little to _____ this mistrust. 

• abate
• epidemic
• devastating
• agents

Smallpx struck the Cherokee nation in 1745. The _____ spread rapidly, as the Native Americans had no natural protection against it. 

• abate
• epidemic
• devastating
• agents

Mauritius was unknown to the outside world until 1507. Its _____ ended that year when the Portuguese sailors landed on the Indian Ocean island. 

• solitude
• prior
• delicacy
• devouring

The Portuguese established a permanent settlement on Mauritius. The island had been visited by the explorers ____ to their arrival, but none had stayed. 

• solitude
• prior
• delicacy
• devouring

Many of the Greek myths serve to teach useful lessons. The story of Pandora's box ___ us to be careful about what we get into. 

• admonishes
• annihilate
• pioneer
• devious

Splitting atoms unleashes the vast energy locked up inside the nucleus. The energy can be used for peaceful purposes or to ___ life on Earth. 

• admonishes
• annihilate
• pioneer
• devious

George Washington was a multi-talented person. It was his ___ as an army general that helped achieved victory of the British. 

• competence 
• illustrious
• comprised
• acquired

George Washington served his country in peace and war. His ___ war record made him the natural choice for the nation's presidency. 

• competence 
• illustrious
• comprised
• acquired

Do you ever wonder where oranges come from? They were probably picked by a migrant farm worker in a Florida or California ____ grove. 

• citrus
• menial
• respite
• hovels

Migrant farming has little appeal for most people. Because of its long hours and low pay, it is often considered ___ work. 

• citrus
• menial
• respite
• hovels