BVS Chapter 5

Athletes earn a lot of money when they ______ products such as footwear and sports equipment brands.

• endorse

• erode

• illusion

• impact

The car accident was so _____ that it couldn't be shown on the news.

• idealistic

• obstacle

• impact

• gruesome

Don't let a bad grade _____ your confidence. It is important to keep trying and don't give up.

• endorse

• erode

• imply

• obstacle

Only a ____ would promote kindness, and then go speak rudely to other people.

• novice

• illusion

• hypocrite

• idealistic

The idea that the sun sets and rises is actually a(n) _____ because it is really the earth that is turning away from the sun.

• erode

• illusion

• imply

• impact

My mom is the most _____ person I know because her job as an environmentalist allows her to help make the world a better place.

• gruesome

• hypocrite

• novice

• idealistic

Distractions can be a major ______in having good grades because they can get in the way of being able to focus and learn.

• obstacle

• illusion

• impact

• erode

The strong ____ from the wind of a hurricane can knock trees over and break windows.

• illusion

• gruesome

• obstacle

• impact

Poems often _____ an idea by using figurative language and hinting at an idea, rather than stating it directly.

• endorse

• erode

• imply

• impact

When someone is a(n) ______ at a new sport, it is a great idea to take lessons.

• novice

• hypocrite

• idealistic

• endorse