Unit 11 Level E Book Work

Match the following SYNONYMS

• fathom

• failed to comprehend the severity of the situation

• itinerary

• deliberately mistook my words

• misconstrued

• signs that obtrude from the front of the building

• protrude

• reimbursement for the destruction of property

• reparation

• a hectic agenda with no time for relaxation

Match the following SYNONYMS

• placid

• could find no plausible justification to stay

• endemic

• his unperturbed and reassuring manner

• guile

• hinted at the existence of embarrassing secrets

• pretext

• shellfish widespread at the cape

• alluded to

• an advantage gained by duplicity

Match the following ANTONYMS

• placid

• listed frankness as a desirable quality

• protrude

• wrongs inflicted during a conflict

• guile

• his tumultuous feelings about the reunion

• reparation

• look for nails and screws that recede

• itinerary

• spontaneous and unplanned trip

Sherlock Holmes assured Dr. Watson that it was a simple deduction, not some _____ faculty, that led him to the document's hiding place.

I selected them as my business partners not only because I respect their ability but also because I have unlimited confidence in their character and _________

Although the cut on my arm was bleeding quite heavily, it proved to be quite _______ and required only a tight bandage.

Their idea of a(n) ________ student is someone who is so perfect in so many ways that he or she would be too good to exist.

We spent many pleasant hours poring over all kinds of maps and guidebooks, planning the _______ for our trip across the US.

In 1722, Danile DeFoe published his famous account of the ______ history of Moll Flanders, a criminal

The tapes of the conversations were regarded as ___ proof that the official had been aware of the crime.