Word Trek 4

Aluminum is both a strong and flexible material. Aluminum...

• is easy to make.
• is bendable and doesn't break easily.

Renovation of the apartment building is not economically feasible. The renovation is not _______ because it costs too much.

• possible
• necessary

Some fashion designers create flamboyant clothing that has no practical appeal to the general population. The clothing is...

• overly decorated and too showy.
• much too expensive.

The artist copied the painting with unerring fidelity. The painting was copied...

• with a few alterations.
• to the exact detail.

Scientists are studying the effects of pollution on the flora and fauna of the region. The pollution affects both animals and...

• people.
• plants.

We were not happy with Benny’s flippant answer to our question. Benny’s answer was...

• disrespectful.
• truthful.

My ferocious cough hung on for three days. My cough was...

• tolerable.
• fierce.

Mr. Saline answered the reporter’s questions with the finesse of a veteran politician. Mr. Saline answered with...

• patience.
• skill.

It is our fervent hope that our parents will agree to go camping this weekend. Our desire to go camping is...

• intense.
• somewhat strong.

The leaky roof has caused a small fissure to appear in the ceiling plaster. The ceiling is...

• peeling.
• cracked.