Vocabulary-unit 3

When I accidentally deleted several paragraphs of my research paper from the computer, it took ten minutes to retype them.
What does DELETE mean?

• to type
• to add
• to erase

Too much publicity before a trial makes it difficult for lawyers to find impartial jurors, people with no opinion about the case.
What does IMPARTIAL mean?

• not whole
• fair
• friendly

Our boss trusts Ramon with the key to the cash register because she knows that he has integrity.
What does INTEGRITY mean?

• honesty
• talent
• a good memory

"A need to see the final episode in your favorite soap opera," said the teacher, "is not a legitimate excuse for missing class."
What does LEGITIMATE mean?

• safe
• considered proper
• healthy

Ms. Hall is very lenient about late papers.  If you hand one in even a week late, she doesn't lower your grade.
What does LENIENT mean?

• hearless
• easygoing
• honest

Acid rain is the biggest menace to the survival of freshwater fish.
What does MENACE mean?

• a puzzle
• something noticeable
• a danger

Art class was good for Tyrone's morale.  Each time the teacher praised his drawings, his confidence and enthusiasm increased.
What does MORALE mean?

• spirit
• pay
• sense of right

Though young, Rhoda is not naive.  Being on her own for so long has made her streetwise.
What does NAIVE mean?

• lacking experience
• generous
• questioning

Sometimes overt racism is easier to deal with than the hidden kind.  You can better fight what is out in the open.
What does OVERT mean?

• obvious
• fair
• harmful

Leroy tried to undermine the coach's authority by making jokes about him behind his back.
What does UNDERMINE mean?

• to reach
• to explore
• to weaken