Wordly Wise Book 9

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Lisa became more voluble as she got more excited.

• loud

• chatty

• shy

• reserved

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Marcus deemed it necessary to spend all weekend preparing his presentation.

• suspected

• imagined

• doubted

• considered

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You can collect exorbitant fees for doing something everyone needs done but no one wants to do.

• excessive

• reasonable

• inexpensive

• expected

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The organization offered a subsidy to researchers willing to study pond scum.

• loan

• plan

• license

• grant

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Yvette belittled her contribution to the success of the project.

• minimized

• complimented

• flattered

• inflated

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Paul expected a censure for being out past curfew.

• approval

• disapproval

• criticism

• judgment

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The tree is moribund.

• growing

• dying

• ailing

• falling

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Alex was uncomfortable seeing amorous displays in public.

• friendly

• romantic

• fickle

• hateful

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He used his bonus to treat his parents to a sumptuous dinner.

• luxurious

• extravagant

• expensive

• meager

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Unfortunately, Greg is likely to divulge other people’s secrets.

• reveal

• conceal

• disclose

• tell