Level A, Unit 5

Maddie is an acute observer of people's moods. She always seems to know what someone is thinking.

• sharp, clever

• clueless

• oblivious

In the end, the bully was just full of bluster. He was a coward underneath.

• friendly talk

• threatening talk

• toughness

• bravery

When it comes to home repairs, I'm always afraid I'll bungle the job.

• complete perfectly

• do expertly

• mess up

• skip completely

The sports columnist gave his commentary on the team's new quarterback.

• facts

• hatred

• opinion

• thesis

The marathoner trained to run fast for the duration of the race.

• sprint

• length of time

• race

The abandoned house was full of eerie old paintings.

• cheerful

• bright

• spooky

• creepy

Humor is one facet of her personality.

• aspect or side

• clue

• cut of a gem

• characteristic

I have great fidelity to Syracuse University, my alma mater.

• disloyalty

• hatred

• loyalty

After a tough, game seven loss, angry fans started a fray outside the stadium.

• conversation

• handshake

• scuffle

• brawl

Rocky is so headstrong, it's hard to get him to agree to anything that isn't his idea.

• agreeable

• docile

• meek

• stubborn