A Rose for Emily

The museum curator discovered an __________ manuscript that dated back to ancient civilizations.​ ​ (a)  

• tableau
• vindicate
• archaic
• virulent

The artist carefully arranged the characters on the canvas, creating a captivating __________ of colors and forms.​ (a)  

• tableau
• circumvent
• noblesse oblige
• acrid

The lawyer worked tirelessly to __________ her client, proving his innocence beyond any doubt.​ (a)  

• vindicate
• cabal
• virulent
• noblesse oblige

With great wealth comes the responsibility of __________, where the privileged are expected to help those in need.​ (a)  

• noblesse oblige
• tableau
• vindicate
• cabal

The political intrigue involved a secretive __________ plotting to influence key decisions behind the scenes.​ (a)  

• cabal
• acrid
• virulent
• circumvent

Faced with a bureaucratic obstacle, she had to find a clever way to __________ the bureaucratic red tape.​ (a)   ​

• circumvent
• noblesse oblige
• cabal
• vindicate

The infectious disease spread rapidly, with a __________ strain causing severe illness among the population.​ (a)  

• virulent
• acrid
• circumvent
• tableau

As he entered the burnt building, the firefighter was met with the __________ smell of charred wood and debris.​ (a)  

• acrid
• virulent
• cabal
• noblesse oblige