Vocabulary Ben

Which of the following sentences uses the word POISED incorrectly?

• The flight attendant remained poised and calm as she directed the passengers through the emergency exits.

• After she tripped on the red carpet, the actress remained poised as she laughed at her own clumsiness.

• The eagle poised in mid-air ready to swoop on its prey.

• The science teacher poised before beginning the lesson on animal behaviors.

Which of the following sentences uses the word PRESUME incorrectly?

• She hated to presume that her brother had stolen the money, but he was the only one with a criminal record.

• The jury must presume innocence until they have undeniable evidence of guilt.

• I presumed that someone would be there to meet us when we arrived.

• When the rain finally stopped, we presumed the game in the mud.

Which of the following sentences uses the word SUBSTANTIAL incorrectly?

• It is substantial to wear a warm jacket during the winter months.

• The restaurant was known for serving a substantial meal that included at least a pound of meat on the plate.

• Workers in big firms receive a substantial part of their pay in the form of bonuses and overtime.

• There were substantial changes made to the company within a very brief amount of time.

Which of the following sentences uses the word SUBTLE incorrectly?

• Only the diamond expert could see the subtle difference between the real diamond and the fake one.

• I had a subtle break before sitting down to read the new book by J.K. Rowling.

• When you are ready to leave the party, please give me a subtle hint so the host doesn't notice.

• The difference, which seems subtle at first glance, is actually quite dramatic.

To be more powerful than another

• dominate

• versatile

• inherently

• resilient

Not easily broken or harmed

• dominate

• resilient

• marketable

• processed

Being an essential part of something

• dominate

• resilient

• inherently

• sophisticated

more than what is necessary; extra.

• depleted

• marketable

• processed

• surplus

able to be sold or made use of to earn money

• processed

• inherently

• marketable

• confinement

to join together into a whole; combine.

• sophisticated

• consolidate

• versatile

• resilient