Chapter 3 Vocabulary Basics

Not in good taste; not right for the situation; not suitable

• improper

• desperate

• evident

• dispose

Using a calculator, I ________ that the "super giant" box of cereal was a better buy than the "family economy" box.

• rejection

• improper

• determined

• disposed

A bathing suit is fine for the beach, but it is _______ for church.

Having a great need or desire

• rejection

• pursue

• accompany

• desperate

To go along with; be together with

• determine

• dispose

• accompany

• evident

To throw or give away; get rid of

• preserve

• rejection

• dispose

• restore

Nita's fear of ______ kept her from trying out for cheer leading. She couldn't bear the thought of not making the team.

• restore

• rejection

• determine

• evident

Victor plans to _____ an acting career in New York City. His goal is to become a great actor, not a big star.

• dispose

• pursue

• determine

• accompany

After raising her children, my sister returned to college to _____ a degree in art education. She then taught art in an elementary school.

To protect; keep in good condition

• evident

• determine

• preserve

• pursue