Chapter 1 Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'detriment' as used in the sentence: 'Smoking is a detriment to your health'?

• an aid

• a discovery

• a disadvantage

Fill in the blank: 'The juggler was so _______ that he managed to keep five balls in motion at once.'

• skilled

• educated

• awkward

What does the word 'discretion' mean in the context: 'Ali wasn't using much discretion when he passed a police car at 80 miles an hour'?

• skill

• good sense

• courage

Fill in the blank: 'Dr. Segura has a _______ sign on his office door: "I'd like to help you out. Which way did you come in?"'

• serious

• dishonest

• facetious

What is the meaning of 'gregarious' in the sentence: 'Melissa is so gregarious that she wants to be with people even when she's studying'?

• attractive

• outgoing

• humorous

Fill in the blank: 'The road was so icy that the _______ driving speed was only about 10 miles an hour.'

• ideal

• hopeful

• questionable

What does 'ostentatious' mean in the context: 'My show-off aunt has some ostentatious jewelry, such as a gold bracelet that is so heavy she can hardly lift her arm'?

• humble

• showy

• clean

Fill in the blank: 'The lobby of that hotel is _______ with fancy furniture, thick rugs, and tall flower arrangements.'

• humble

• showy

• clean

What is the opposite of 'detriment'?

• benefit

• harm

• loss

Fill in the blank: 'Although he has arthritis in his hands, Phil is very _______.'

• dexterous

• clumsy

• slow