Vocabulary 11 and 12

In the novel 1984, the citizens live in a ________ society where the government controls every aspect of their lives.

• utopian

• democratic

• dystopian

• anarchic

The patient's health continued to _______ despite the best efforts of the doctors.

• imminent

• degenerate

• emanate

• foretell

The detective worked hard to uncover the ________ operations of the notorious criminal organization.

• hazy

• ardent

• utopian

• covert

The movie contained a lot of ________ violence that seemed unnecessary to the plot.

• necessary

• excessive

• gratuitous

• justified

The wealthy businessman lived a ________ lifestyle, spending money on extravagant parties and luxurious vacations.

• lavish

• grueling

• prudent

• imminent

The fans were ________ supporters of their favorite sports team, cheering loudly at every game.

• ardent

• indifferent

• apathetic

• unenthusiastic

The cave paintings ___________ early groups of men hunting buffalo, deer, and other animals.

• cajole

• degenerate

• emanate

• depict

The politician tried to ________ the voters into supporting his campaign with promises of positive change.

• discourage

• cajole

• deceive

• confuse

After the elections, the unsatisfied voters were hopeful that change was _______________.

• emanate

• cajole

• imminent

• plutocratic

His face was on every tv, always smiling, but he expected his subjects to obey his every command or face the consequences. Some said he was a _________.

• despot

• covert

• imminent

• utopian