Vocabulary for Success: Lesson 10 (Practice for the Test)

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I set the glass down so emphatically that it shattered. Emphatically means _________________

• mindfully

• distinctly

• quickly

• powerfully

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When an invincible army encounters an enemy, the army __________________________.

• battles it

• defeats it

• compromises with it

• surrenders to it

If you found yourself in a labyrinth, you would NOT be __________________________________.

• sure of your exact position

• uncertain about the way out

• confused about which way to turn

• determined not to get lost

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When you perform an act for mercenary reasons, you are doing it for ______________________.

• a military commander

• fame

• personal gain

• a display of mercy

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The weaponry of a baseball player would be _____________.

• a mitt

• a chest protector

• a bat

• a helmet

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The renegade refused to acknowledge the king’s authority. Renegade means ______________________________.

• a thief

• one who disrespects laws

• a military deserter

• someone loud and obnoxious

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The enormity of a situation would most likely make you feel _______________________.

• lazy

• thrilled

• humble

• angry

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Being a person with a strong conviction means _________________________________________.

• you will do whatever you are told

• you will follow your own conscience

• you are serving time in jail

• you need a lawyer

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If you were to mobilize your friends to start a club, the first step would be to _______________________.

• hold a bake sale

• establish a meeting schedule

• elect officers

• recruit volunteers

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Of these, the most positive aspect of provincial life would be _________________________.

• a faster commuting times

• cheering crowds

• serene quiet

• a wide range of entertainment options