Academic Vocabulary unit 6 & 7

The ______ misuse of funds by the senator led to his inevitable dismissal.

• comprehensive

• flagrant

• Oblivious

• Frugal

They called to inform me of the need for a _________ exam to understand the symptoms that I was experiencing

• hood

• calamity

• comprehensive

• Rigorous

What is the correct prefix/suffix for the underlined word?

The travelers were informed the area is designated for ______ smokers.

• re

• cycl

• un

• non

Chose the correct prefix/suffix for the word.

I found it difficult to feel ________ for the homeowners after he was told to cut the trees down over his house.

• angry

• Sympathetic

• sympathy

• symbolic

The game had to be dismissed early due to the _________ and confusion caused by the fans in the stands.

• celebration

• turmoil

• excitement

• calamity

The temperatures in Texas are horrible, they seem to _______ daily.

• ponder

• increase

• venture

• fluctuate

I don't think prisons are the right place to _______ inmates, most often ex-cons return to a life of crime.

• rehabilitate

• conventional

• Punish

• Educate

Going to school, working, and taking care of a family is a big task. It will take ________ance on the part of the student.

• persistance

• perspiration

• venture

• persevere

Too often we don't take enough time to stop and ______ our decisions, before me jump into a situation.

• ponder

• Procrastinate

• Hesitate

• Panic

With the extreme temperatures in Texas, it is hard to _______ outside for out door activities.

• Relax

• venture

• Wander

• Explore