Vocab Quiz 1

It was a calculated move on her part to include him in the decision-making process.

• unintended

• intentional

• casual

His venomous comments at the presidential debate led to a steep fall in his ratings.

• noxious

• disgruntled

• meaningless

Strong winds are expected to pummel the region so residents are encouraged to stay in.

• knock

• batter

• hit

His tempestuous relationship with the rest affected their group scores.

• noxious

• calming

• turbulent

She stalked confidently into the room and started the meeting.

• walked

• marched

• skipped

She was disappointed for not getting the present she was hankering after.

• desiring

• resisting

• looking

The protest was launched by a group of dissident generals.

• rebel

• collaborative

• supportive

The auditors found the company's accounts deplorable during the audit.

• excusable

• unanswered

• lamentable

He is a venerable writer from Grandfather's time.

• respectable

• cool

• polemic

At the behest of the authorities, he surrendered what he had.

• nudge

• command

• question