Word Challenge

The board committee didn't give full consideration to this issue and jumped to a ______ conclusion.

• severe

• vivid

• hasty

• precise

The leaders of the two companies shook hands on the deal, signed a written ______, promising to work together in the future.

• contrast

• contact

• conduct

• contract

I don't like the tight schedule in this travel plan. Could you make it more ______ so that I can enjoy the trip leisurely?

• gigantic

• flexible

• concrete

• clumsy

Even though Mrs. Ku does not like her son-in-law and ______ of few of his decisions, she accepted him as family because of her love for her daughter.

• approves

• informs

• reserves

• imports

Since more than two hundred guests will attend the party held tonight, we prepare a ______ supply of food and drinks to satisfy them.

• plentiful

• seasonal

• deficient

• scarce

Because of the appearance of some secret-disclosing websites like WikiLeaks, some confidential documents are now ______ to the public.

• connective

• accessible

• sensitive

• particular

The weather next week can be quite ______ ; expect everything but heat, though," says the weather forecast. "Windy, rainy, frosty, and snowy weather will all be probable.

• manageable

• pervasive

• changeable

• extensive

I think you should talk to your teenage son in a gentle way instead of yelling at him; otherwise, he is likely to ______ against what you tell him.

• regret

• heal

• rebel

• ponder

James tried to ______ the teacher that he had done his math homework, only to leave it at home, but the teacher did not buy his story.

• serve

• declare

• control

• convince

After a(n) ______ silence, the boy plucked up the courage and told the old lady he was the one breaking her windows.

• ignorant

• awkward

• relative

• spiritual