VOCAB QUIZ L5

When you're working such long hours, it's __________ that your marriage will start to suffer.

• inevitable

• avoidable

• uncertain

• obligatory

To finance the purchase of their new home, the couple took out a __________ loan.

• full-price

• mortgage

• rental

• borrow

When making a decision, it's important to __________ all relevant factors and potential consequences.

• have an overlook

• turn a blind eye on

• take into consideration

• take consideration of

The hurricane caused __________ damage to the coastal communities, destroying homes and infrastructure.

• moderate

• minimal

• devastating

• negligible

As he held his daughter's casket, the father could not help but ______ her untimely passing, wishing with all his heart that she was still by his side.

• lament

• applaud

• celebrate

• moan

The politician's __________ was exposed in the corruption scandal, leading to their downfall.

• idealism

• ambition

• competence

• greed

When retired, the government employee received a generous __________ after serving the public sector for over two decades.

• pension

• insurance

• investment

• tuition

Rather than exploring gender issues thoughtfully, that talk show is always .............. men ................ women.

• stirring ... up

• pitting .... against

• setting ... up

• keeping .... away from

The two neighbors engaged in a heated __________ over the property boundary line, unable to come to an agreement.

• dispute

• compromise

• discussion

• contract

The small business was able to __________ and expand its operations after receiving timely fundings.

• flourish

• struggle

• stagnate

• diminish