L8.4a

The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always polite.
In this sentence, the word brusquely means

• impolitely
• kindly
• courteously 
• calmly 

The departing president of the organization gave his valediction. When he was through, he welcomed the new president to the podium.
In this sentence, the word valediction means

• beginning
• farewell 
• welcome 
• central 

I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof of our house.
In this sentence, the word vacuous means

• annoying 
• foolish 
• outstanding
• cowardly 

Bobby thinks it's funny to tantalize Sally, such as making fun of her curly hair, but it only makes the other kids mad at him.
In this sentence, the word tantalize means

• rush
• entertain 
• torment 
• aid

The new speaker from the health clinic was so incomprehensible that all of us left the auditorium wondering what the message was.
In this sentence, the word incomprehensible  means

• unclear
• conflicted 
• straightforward 
• plain 

Terry was obstinate and refused to see any movie other than the one she wanted.
In this sentence, the word obstinate means

• compliant 
• peaceful 
• stubborn 
• relaxed 

The eccentric old woman lived in a house that was anything but normal.
In this sentence, the word eccentric means

• average
• bizarre
• extraordinary 
• conventional 

The giant ice cream sundae was so scrumptious that I ate the entire thing.
In this sentence, the word scrumptious means

• awful 
• delicious 
• disgusting 
• healthy 

The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.
In this sentence, the word annihilated means

• saved
• created
• constructed 
• destroyed 

I felt sorry for the poor pathetic dog after he was dropped off along the road in the rain.
In this sentence, the word pathetic means

• cheerful 
• pitiful
• unattractive 
• joyful