Noughts and Crosses Prologue

idly has the same or almost the same meaning as:

• inevitably

• precisely

• effectively

• aimlessly

indulge has the same or almost the same meaning as:

• convince

• disgust

• spoil

• oppose

peculiar means:

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

• characteristic of one only; distinctive or special

• being or joined into a single entity

• having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences

If anything, such accusations create contempt for the Indian community among Australians.

In the sentence above, contempt has the same or almost the same meaning as:

• misery

• scorn

• esteem

• devolution

Which of the following would most likely make someone grumble?

• a trip to the store

• a bonus at work

• a new engagement

• a rise in gas prices

When is one most likely to experience trepidation?

• before viewing a famed art exhibit

• while completing a routine work assignment

• while decorating a Christmas tree

• before crossing an icy bridge

When they came out into the waiting room, Barton Snode was standing there looking flustered, his jaw twitching from side to side.

In the sentence above, flustered has the same or almost the same meaning as:

• jealous

• rattled

• hostile

• sorrowful

Peaceful __________ descended into violence and then escalated into a civil war between Assad’s government and rebel fighters.

• fictions

• wrecks

• varsities

• protests

A __________ is a fight but not necessarily a serious one. When we __________, we have a little argument, probably about something not too important.

(a)  

To __________ is to jump, like when you're surprised. If you're sneaking through a dark room and step on a sleeping dog's tail - you might __________ the dog.

(a)