Unit 1: Vocabulary Set 2, Quiz 2

His parents tried to encourage an interest in literature, music, and art, but he seemed (amicable, impervious) to such influences.

The nightmare that continues to haunt all thoughtful people is a nuclear (jeopardy, holocaust) in which our civilization might be destroyed.

In the Sherlock Holmes stories, we read of the evil Professor Moriarity, whose (duplicity, quintessence) was almost a match for Holmes's genius.

On the morning of the picnic, the sky was gray and overcast, but suddenly the sun came out and smiled on us (benevolently, adroitly).

I knew you would be (impervious, meticulous) in caring for my plants, but I do not expect you to water them with a medicine dropper!

After the dictator walked out of the peace talks, the visiting diplomat tried to carry on (amicable, tepid) negotiations between the two nations.

Many people become (nostalgic, impervious) when they watch black and white movies and old serial returns on television.

How many people actually enjoy drinking (cursory, tepid) milk before bedtime even though it is highly recommended to ease digestion?

(Impervious, Duplicitous) to everything except a rare radioactive isotope found deep in the earth, the superhero battled the giant aliens to save the world.

Those who are (amicable, averse) to seafood may enjoy the many other menu options.