5A Choosing the Right Word - Level C

It takes a practiced eye to make out the _____ on old, weather-beaten tombstones in a country churchyard.

• epitaphs

• plausible

His explanation that he is failing math because “the teacher is down on me” doesn't seem _______.

• volatile

• plausible

One of the most _______ mysteries I have ever read involved a priest and was set in the Wild West.

• inaudible

• intriguing

It will take the two of us months of strict economizing to make up for this one weekend of _____ shopping.

• prodigal

• intriguing

The voters, ______ that such scandal could occur in their town, demanded the mayor's immediate resignation.

• intrigued

• aghast

Her moods are so _____ that we never know if she will be in a good humor or down in the dumps.

• volatile

• ethical

Lawyers may be punished by disbarment if it can be shown that they have violated the _____ of the legal profession.

• addendum

• ethics

The tenant wanted the landlord to include a mold ______ in his lease so the owner would be responsible for any mold problems.

• addendum

• prodigal

Government officials believe the pirate situation occurring in the high seas remains ________ and requires immediate action.

• plausible

• volatile

. You can show respect for your supervisors without seeming to _____ whenever one of them speaks to you.

• aghast

• cower