Unit 2 Review Improving Vocabulary

If not for the bus driver’s quick action, a major _____ would have happened in the intersection.

• fluctuate

• flagrant

• conventional

• comprehensive

• calamity

The scientist grew concerned as the radiation meter started to _____.

• fluctuate

• flagrant

• conventional

• comprehensive

• calamity

Because I want the car completely repainted, I have purchased the _____ auto package.

• fluctuate

• flagrant

• conventional

• comprehensive

• calamity

The driver’s _____ disregard for the speeding laws did not escape the police officer’s notice.

• fluctuate

• flagrant

• conventional

• comprehensive

• calamity

To win the marketing job, we’ll need to let go of our _____ ideas and think outside the box.

• fluctuate

• flagrant

• conventional

• comprehensive

• calamity

The mayor was not reelected to his office because of his inability to bring the city out of financial _____.

• persevere

• ponder

• rehabilitate

• turmoil

• venture

Although the _____ is going to cost me a lot of money, I can easily recoup my funds in three months if the business is successful.

• persevere

• ponder

• rehabilitate

• turmoil

• venture

If you want to achieve your goal, your must _____ despite all obstacles.

• persevere

• ponder

• rehabilitate

• turmoil

• venture

The image consultant believes she can _____ the reputation of the disgraced politician

• persevere

• ponder

• rehabilitate

• turmoil

• venture

While sitting in rush hour traffic, James had plenty of time to _____ the miserable state of his marriage.

• persevere

• ponder

• rehabilitate

• turmoil

• venture