Worldly Wise 11 - Vocab 8

Syn. Though some doubted their authenticity, scholars have verified Mark Twain's lost writings and included them in his canon.

• estate

• writing

• library

• catalog

Syn. Grandmother hoped that James would ask Mari to be his betrothed.

• fiancee

• mentor

• roommate

• date

Syn. The cadence of dozens of joggers moving together helps Dan stay energized for long race.

• sound

• rhythm

• excitement

• distraction

Syn. During surgery, the patient will be insensate.

• energized

• swollen

• unaware

• sensitive

Syn. Justin found it difficult to adjust to the strictures of military life.

• limitations

• routine

• opportunities

• challenges

Ant. After staying awake all night studying, Morris was insensate when the time came to take the test.

• tired

• dizzy

• sleeping

• aware

Ant. Many accused the students of blasphemy for painting graffiti over the stained glass window in the church.

• crimes

• disresepct

• reverence

• insanity

Ant. Detecting a rift among the cabinet ministers, the general decided t use force to usurp power from the civilian authority.

• restore

• seize

• win

• challenge

Ant. Molly was never timid with her strictures about trends in fashion.

• objections

• opinions

• criticisms

• endorsements

Ant. In his closing argument, the attorney offered a soliloquy about his theory of the crime.

• dialogue

• apology

• oration

• description