WWise 6.4 (b) Just the Right Word

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I was pleased when I finally achieved my goal of doing twenty push ups.

• eluded

• inflated

• attained

• swiveled

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The telescope swings in any direction so that it can be pointed to any part of the sky.

• hovers

• plummets

• propels

• swivels

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You can pump some air into that air mattress with this bicycle pump.

• attain

• inflate

• moor

• elude

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It's easier to hit a target that is fixed in one spot and doesn't move.

• stationary

• flammable

• propelled

• inflated

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Materials that are quick to catch fire should be segregated in a fireproof container.

• flammable

• superb

• stationary

• inflated

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One expects the food at four-star restaurants to be of the highest quality.

• superb

• inflated

• stationary

• aloft

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I attempted to get away from my pursuer by hiding in a doorway.

• propel

• aloft

• elude

• attain

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It was a great thrill when we went up in the air in a hot-air balloon.

• attained

• eluded

• propelled

• aloft

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I started to feel seasick as the waves continued to pound over and over against the boat.

• jeopardized

• hovered

• swiveled

• buffeted

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The helicopter stayed in the air while remaining in place over the ship's deck while its cargo was lowered.

• hovered

• swiveled

• jeopardized

• eluded