Level C Unit 8 - Choosing the Right Word

In the unforgettable words of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson ________ to the world that a new nation had been born.

• proclaimed

• rankled

We gave strict instructions to the work crew telling them that, when they install the countertop, they must make sure that it _________ the wall.

• abuts

• proxies

The _____ and leafless trees seemed to add to the gloom of that wintry scene.

• gaunt

• unflagging

The two candidates are working hard to get the voters' support, but in my opinion there is no _________ difference between them.

• perceptible

• cryptic

Our hopes for a winning touchdown ___________ in the last minute when Jim fumbled and South High recovered the ball.

• plummeted

• availed

Although the woman was filled with grief, she remained ____________ during the poignant memorial service.

• stoical

• perceptible

I pretended that being ignored by the "best people in town" meant nothing to me, but actually those snubs __________ deeply.

• rankled

• nullified

During the prolonged dry spell, the farmers' _______ prayers for rain were seldom answered.

• fervent

• perceptible

Because the two brothers are both in love with the same girl, there is a great deal of _______ between them.

• enmity

• stoicism

All the heroism of our men could not __________ against the enemy's superior forces.

• avail

• abut