Vocabulary Unit 1

David's moods tend to swing from one extreme to another.

• crescendo

• thought

• bad attitude

• excessive degree

Is this machine dependent on batteries or on household current?

• depleted by

• reliant on

• lacking

• desiring

U. S. citizens demonstrate their right to suffrage whenever they go to the polls to elect their officials.

• speedy trial

• free speech

• vote

• suffering

After catching the winning touchdown, Rasheem let out an exuberant yell.

• excited

• boastful

• tired

• terrifying

The speaker gave a fervent speech on the unfortunate consequences of pet overpopulation.

• an amusing

• a passionate

• an unfeeling

• a boring

Matt hopes that his little brother will eventually evolve into a more likable person.

• resist becoming

• never be

• plan to become

• develop into

Despite his fabulous wealth, Mr. Borges does not seem to be happy.

• Because of

• As a result of

• In spite of

• In pursuit of

Jane aspires to a career in acting.

• does not want

• yearns for

• refuses

• does not expect

After living for years in Maine, Richard could not acclimate to the hot weather in Arizona.

• get upset about

• get interested in

• get ready for

• get accustomed to

Susan's discussed her family's ancestral background with her grandfather, who revealed that they had relatives in both Italy and Ireland.

• athletes

• educational

• family

• financial