Context Clues Q4 Review

It seems to me that PHILATELY, which is not only the collection of stamps but also their detailed study, is unfairly ridiculed in the media as a hobby for wimps.

• the love of hobbies

• working quickly

• 1. the collection and study of postage stamps.

• focusing on details

Once up in the hot-air balloon, I experienced such VERTIGO—extreme dizziness—that I begged the pilot to take me down.

• a feeling of losing one's balance

• the ability to work hard

• having success

• thinking oneself better than others

Ted was always the STAUNCHEST, or most dependable, of my friends

• stubborn

• strongest

• hard-working

• loyal

We asked the Congresswoman to RETRACT her statement, but she refused to withdraw it.

• repeat

• take back

• revise

• deny

Instead of being praised for passing the test with a B+, I was REBUKED for not getting an A.

• criticized

• failed

• refused

• punished

At first, I was blamed for the crash of the computer system; later I was EXONERATED when we learned about the new virus.

• found guilty

• surprised

• blamed for

• declared innocent

If the snow continues, then it may IMPEDE our progress.

• help

• impressive

• prevent

• encourage

When the Tigers got six runs off us, our hopes for victory were OBLITERATED.

• completely destroyed

• made difficult

• surprisingly easy

• made obvious

The man was COGNIZANT of the two detectives who slipped onto the train; consequently, he hid in the bathroom.

• confused

• rude

• pranking

• aware

My mother complained about the PANDEMONIUM at our house last night: our two dogs were barking, a CD player was blasting, and the TV was turned up full blast.

• fun and exciting

• wild and noisy

• busy and quiet

• broken and dirty