English 10 SG V4

Choose the correct vocabulary word from the underlined synonyms.

1. A irascible man beats the post which he has struck his head against.

• A. choleric

• B. convalescent

• C. cordial

• D. corporeal

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3. The gracious host greeted everyone with a board smile and hearty handshake.

• A. impudent

• B. emphatic

• C. corporeal

• D. cordial

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5. The evangelist spoke assertive against the consuming sin of bitterness.

• A. choleric

• B. emphatic

• C. cordial

• D. convalescent

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4. The material frame of every human being is composed of the same mind substances.

• A. corporeal

• B. lucid

• C. malevolent

• D. sordid

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2. Dr. Wassell stayed behind in Java to take care of the recovering U.S. sailor.

• A. cordial

• B. emphatic

• C. convalescent

• D. hysterical

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During the storm the cowboy calmed the overwrought horse by speaking gently.

• A. hysterical

• B. choleric

• C. emphatic

• D. cordial

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Impertinent is the fool who cannot help but speak incessantly about the many things he does not know.

• A. malevolent

• B. sardonic

• C. impudent

• D. turbulent

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We saw hundreds of fish as we snorkeled in the luminous water of the Bahamas.

• A. choleric

• B. lucid

• C. sordid

• D. cordial

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The malicious priests sought false witnesses to accuse Jesus of blasphemy.

• A. malevolent

• B. emphatic

• C. hysterical

• D. impudent

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A sarcastic smile twisted Casca's face as he spoke contemptuously of Julius Caesar.

• A. sardonic

• B. turbulent

• C. choleric

• D. lucid