VFA4 Lessons 17 and 18 Test

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

By the age of ten, Deion was adroit in the use of carpentry tools such as saws and drills.

• skillful

• showing off

• clumsy 

• interested

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

While his friend was in the other room, Brandon made a furtive phone call to check on some last-minute arrangements for the surprise party.

• prearranged

• secretive

• essential 

• hasty

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

The police commissioner never misses an opportunity to vaunt her success in reducing the city's crime rate.

• add to

• cover up

• boast of 

• explain

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

The teacher believes that his new student has a latent ability to excel in math.

• present but not active

• exciting

• obvious or apparent

• unique

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

Trevor's forte has always been putting great meals together, and now he has his own catering business.

• pet peeve

• secret task

• dream

• strong point

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

Agricultural officials have sequestered some cattle until they can test them for diseases.

• taken

• isolated

• kept alive

• arrested

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

The group will rendezvous at the airport at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 17th.

• join a secret club

• board an airplane

• meet by arrangement 

• return from a trip

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

The speaker's salient point is that global warming is a problem that people all over the world should address now.

• troubling

• arguable

• final 

• essential

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

A guest unobtrusively poured the awful-tasting coffee into a large vase of flowers.

• ungratefully

• in a dramatic manner

• awkwardly 

• without attracting attention

Choose the best definition of the italicized word.

Business travelers often become quite blasé about all of the places they get to visit.

• boastful

• unimpressed

• secretive

• annoyed