SADLIER LEVEL D UNIT 11

The speech was praised for its __________ as it was clear and brief.

• brevity

• length

• confusion

• complexity

The document was so __________ that it was difficult to understand.

• garbled

• clear

• organized

• concise

She acted in a __________ manner, always polite and modest at formal events.

• demure

• boisterous

• arrogant

• rude

After the rain, small __________ flowed down the hillside.

• rivulets

• rocks

• trees

• clouds

The __________ of the old machinery reduced its resale value significantly.

• depreciation

• appreciation

• renovation

• installation

His explanation was __________ and got straight to the point without extra details.

• concise

• lengthy

• confusing

• irrelevant

The spy refused to __________ any secrets despite being interrogated.

• divulge

• conceal

• fabricate

• destroy

Her voice __________ with nervousness during the presentation.

• quavered

• boomed

• whispered

• laughed

The teacher provided an __________ answer that helped the students understand the topic better.

• enlightened

• confused

• irrelevant

• vague

The trash began to __________ as it sat in the hot sun all day.

• reek

• comport

• recoup

• brevity