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Vocabulary Workshop Units 1-6 Level C Hon

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hannah is known for her economical lifestyle, always avoiding waste and luxury. Her spending habits are best described as scanty and meager. Which word best describes her approach?

a)

frugal

b)

detriment

c)

incognito

d)

venerate

e)

wanton

2.

After the walls of their city fell to the enemy, the inhabitants, including Ava, Isla, and Lily, withdrew to the citadel and continued the struggle from there. Based on context, citadel most likely means... 

a)

proclamation, edict

b)

boos, disproval, ridicule

c)

fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

d)

wreckage, debris

e)

coliseum, museum

3.

During the school field trip, Anika was jostled by the crowd at the museum entrance before she could grab a map. Based on context, jostled most likely means...

a)

soared

b)

pushed

c)

lingered

d)

portioned

e)

held

4.

During a morning discussion, Luna asked Mason, 'What is the exact wording of the adage about early birds and worm-catching?' Based on context, adage most likely means... 

a)

maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying

b)

windfall

c)

fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

d)

cheers, acclaim

e)

poem, stanza

5.

In the school marathon, the fastest students like Emma and Abigail outpaced the coach's expectations, but the laggards were left far behind. Based on context, laggards most likely means... 

a)

slavish, groveling, fawning

b)

early bird, swift, speedy, promt

c)

harmonious, in agreement

d)

slowpoke, straggler, sluggish

6.

During her tenure as CEO, Grace bypassed the board of directors and governed the company by royal decree. Based on context, decree most likely means... 

a)

proclamation, edict

b)

boos, disproval, ridicule

c)

progress, advance

d)

wreckage, debris

7.

Our project manager gave Aria and Evelyn permission to collaborate on their presentations because they were addressing related client issues. Based on context, collaborate most likely means... 

a)

work alone

b)

unfold, emerge

c)

portion, section, extract

d)

team up, join forces

8.

If Emma shows a little patience with her new startup, that venture may grow into a(n) bonanza for her. Based on context, bonanza most likely means...

a)

maxim, saw, aphorism

b)

windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, jackpot

c)

fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

d)

proclamation, edict

9.

Mason's stubbornness about handling all project tasks on his own precludes his getting the assistance from Aiden and Zoe that he needs so badly. Based on context, precludes most likely means... 

a)

help, promote, facilitate

b)

unfolds, emerges

c)

hinder, check, stop

d)

progress, advance

10.

In a history class presentation, Benjamin discussed the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, which was the first step in releasing African Americans from their servile bonds. Based on context, servile most likely means...

a)

slavish, groveling, fawning

b)

masterly, overbearing

c)

harmonious, in agreement

d)

surly, ill-tempered

11.
As we discussed our coming vacation, we gradually evolved a plan for a bicycle trip through New England. Based on context, evolved most likely means... 
a)
withered, shriveled up, atrophied
b)
unfolded ,emerged
c)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
d)
lingered, wavered
12.
With tireless devotion, the ailing child's parents kept an anxious vigil at her bedside. Based on context, vigil most likely means... 
a)
watch, lookout, state of wakefulness
b)
squabble, bicker
c)
wreckage, debris
d)
boos, disproval, ridicule
13.
Suddenly the discordant voices of the two quarreling people burst upon my ears and jarred me out of my daydream. Based on context, discordant most likely means... 
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
harmonious, in agreement
c)
slavish, groveling, fawning
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
14.
Before the new housing project could be built, it was necessary to tear down the old houses and remove the rubble. Based on context, rubble most likely means... 
a)
progress, advance
b)
wreckage, debris
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
windfall, bonanza, godsend
15.
For two nights, he did his homework faithfully; then he reverted to his usual lazy ways. Based on context, reverted most likely means... 
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
c)
pushed
d)

relapsed, regressed

16.
They had such a long wrangle over the use of the bicycle that their mother finally forbade either of them from using it. Based on context, wrangle most likely means... 
a)
agree, concur
b)
adage, maxim, aphorism
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
cheer, acclaim
17.
When the lights suddenly went out, I groped my way into the kitchen to find a candle and matches. Based on context, groped most likely means... 
a)
fumbled for, cast about for
b)
lingered, wavered, seesawed
c)
soared, hovered
d)
hindered, checked, stopped
18.
On the ground, teams of paramedics administered first aid to the victims of the accident, while police helicopters hovered overhead. Based on context, hovered most likely means... 
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
proclaimed, decreed
c)
groped, fumbled
d)
lingered, wavered, seesawed, floated
19.
You hurt her feelings when you reacted to her comments in such a churlish way, especially since you asked for her advice. Based on context, churlish most likely means... 
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
early bird, swift, speedy, prompt
c)
surly, rude, discourteous, impolite, inconsiderate
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
20.

During our book club meeting, Emma read aloud a few excerpts from 'Pride and Prejudice'. Based on context, excerpts most likely means... 

a)

portions, sections, extracts

b)

boos, disproval, ridicule

c)

wreckage, debris

d)

proclamations, edicts

21.

Charlotte finds that her inability to get along smoothly and effectively with her colleagues at the marketing firm is a great detriment to her career advancement. Based on context, detriment most likely means...

a)

advantage, help, plus

b)

hindrance, liability

c)

long-lasting, enduring

d)

shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity

22.

Even the most durable materials used in the construction of Noah's bridge will in time be worn away by flowing water. Based on context, durable most likely means... 

a)

long-lasting, enduring

b)

 fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral

c)

vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious

d)

wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant

23.

Although he had been severely maimed in a construction site accident, Liam was determined to return to his job and lead a normal life. Based on context, maim most likely means... 

a)

magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

b)

diagonal, indirect

c)

cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

d)

rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked

24.

Instead of walking straight from the school to the bus stop, Samuel, Daniel, and Mason set off in an oblique direction across the playground. Based on context, oblique most likely means...

a)

diagonal, indirect

b)

direct, straight to the point

c)

cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit

d)

unacknowledged, undisclosed

25.

I would never have expected members of the senior class, including Benjamin and Scarlett, to take part in such childish antics at the school carnival! Based on context, antics most likely means...

a)

predictable behavior

b)

serious talk

c)

mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated

d)

pranks, shenanigans

26.

We admired the enterprising Ethan who set up a small tech startup and developed it into a large and prosperous company. Based on context, enterprising most likely means... 

a)

 lazy, indolent, timid, diffident

b)

cautiously, warily, circumspectly

c)

vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious

d)

wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant

27.

During a critical project at work, Aiden, Abigail, and Noah desperately needed every bit of help they could find, but what they got was a glut of advice and a scarcity of practical solutions. Based on context, glut most likely means... 

a)

 flood, inundate, surplus, plethora

b)

worship, revere, idolize

c)

shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity

d)

rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked

e)

amass, allot

28.

During a school project on global hunger, Ethan remarked, 'We should be willing to share our bountiful food supplies with less fortunate people in other parts of the world.' Based on context, bountiful most likely means...

a)

jammed, packed, choked

b)

 liberal, abundant, copious

c)

hindrance, liability

d)

scarce, scanty, in short supply

e)

conservative, plebeian

29.

In american law, the fact that Samuel, a person accused of a crime, is poor does not invalidate his right to adequate legal representation. Based on context, invalidate most likely means... 

a)

cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit

b)

support, confirm, back up, legalize

c)

magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

d)

 thrifty, skimpy

30.

To avoid hitting Luna and Harper playing in the driveway, the car veered sharply to the right and knocked over a trash can. Based on context, veer most likely means... 

a)

cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

b)

magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

c)

change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve

d)

despise, detest, ridicule, deride

31.

Isn't it strange for an avowed music lover like Michael to show no interest in our school orchestra? Based on context, avowed most likely means... 

a)

liberal, abundant, copious

b)

admitted, sworn

c)

jammed, packed, choked

d)

unacknowledged, undisclosed

32.

After the school festival, Liam, Luna, and Benjamin observed that some attendees had broken decorations, scattered litter, and left the venue a scene of wanton destruction. Based on context, wanton most likely means... 

a)

justified, morally strict, responsible

b)

worship, revere, idolize

c)

mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated

d)

rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked

33.

Since Mia was afraid of banging her bare feet against the furniture, she walked through the darkened room very gingerly. Based on context, gingerly most likely means... 

a)

diagonal, indirect

b)

change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve

c)

firmly, confidently, aggressively

d)

cautiously, warily, circumspectly

34.

What a change from the congested streets of downtown during rush hour to the wide-open spaces of the national park. Based on context, congested most likely means...

a)

uncluttered, unimpeded

b)

long-lasting, enduring

c)

jammed, packed, choked

d)

fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral

35.

Although his income was small, Jackson's frugal living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years. Based on context, frugal most likely means... 

a)

thrifty, skimpy

b)

wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant

c)

flood, inundate, surplus, plethora

d)

mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated

36.

The celebrity Benjamin traveled incognito to escape the paparazzi during his vacation. Based on context, incognito most likely means...

a)

disguised

b)

support, confirm, back up, legalize

c)

mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated

d)

belittle, downplay, underrate

37.

In a classroom discussion, Nora mentioned, 'As Americans, we venerate the great ideals of human freedom expressed in the Bill of Rights.' Based on context, venerate most likely means...

a)

despise, detest, ridicule, deride

b)

magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

c)

rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked

d)

worship, revere, idolize

38.

While I do not wish to alarm you, I will not minimize the danger if you refuse to have Anika, Arjun, and Samuel vaccinated. Based on context, minimize most likely means... 

a)

magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

b)

change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve

c)

belittle, downplay, underrate

d)

worship, revere, idolize

39.
Davy Crockett was a real person, but so many tall stories have been told about him that he has become a legendary figure. Based on context, legendary most likely means... 
a)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
b)
belittle, downplay, underrate
c)
direct, straight to the point
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
40.

The disease had so incapacitated Jackson that he was no longer able to leave his bed. Based on context, incapacitate most likely means... 

a)

rehabilitate, heal

b)

disable, debilitate, paralyze, cripple

c)

stop, quell, squelch, quash

d)

upset, agitate, anger, irritate

41.

If all the members of the project team, including Lily, Michael, and Kai, work in unison, I am sure we will have a successful project presentation. Based on context, unison most likely means... 

a)

contend, rival

b)

headstrong, obstinate, premeditated

c)

harmony, concord, assent

d)

viewpoint, sense of proportion

42.

Before we set out on the school project, our team leader allotted specific roles and tasks to each one of us, including Maya, Grace, and Abigail. Based on context, allot most likely means... 

a)

apportion, parcel out, allocate

b)

accumulate, pile up, garner

c)

submit to, consent to, acquiesce in

d)

wanting, bereft

43.

In a team meeting, Michael states, 'I refuse to comply with any strategy that involves unethical practices against our competitors.' Based on context, comply most likely means... 

a)

submit to, consent to, acquiesce in

b)

tackle, confront, struggle with

c)

disable, debilitate, paralyze, cripple

d)

stop, quell, squelch, quash

44.

After lengthy deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder. The willful child, Oliver, insisted on wearing sneakers to his cousin Abigail's wedding. Based on context, willful most likely means... 

a)

docile, obedient, tractable

b)

headstrong, obstinate, premeditated

c)

harmony, concord, assent

d)

jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle

45.

During a discussion on healthcare advancements, Henry noted that we can thank modern medical science for the increased longevity of human beings in most parts of the world. Based on context, longevity most likely means... 

a)

brevity, transience

b)

few, scant, sparse

c)

long life, long duration, length of life

d)

pertinent, germane, applicable

46.
Trying to navigate through rush-hour traffic on a high-speed expressway can be a nightmare for a skittish driver. Based on context, skittish most likely means... 
a)
delight, gladden, please
b)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
c)
bold, daring, reckless, cool, unflappable
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
47.

A number of students, including Abigail, Nora, and Zoe, vied with one another to be elected as the president of the student council. Based on context, vie most likely means... 

a)

contend, rival

b)

harmony, concord, assent

c)

headstrong, obstinate, premeditated

d)

stop, quell, squelch, quash

48.
Since the town meeting tonight has been called to deal with conservation, only discussion relevant to that subject will be allowed. Based on context, relevant most likely means... 
a)
unconnected, extraneous
b)
bold, daring, reckless, cool, unflappable
c)
pertinent, germane, applicable
d)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
49.
Though we have made many outstanding contributions to the conquest of space, landing men on the moon is probably our most prodigious achievement. Based on context, prodigious most likely means... 
a)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
b)
puny, miniscule, insignificant
c)
unconnected, extraneous
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
50.
The autumn night sky, with its myriad of stars, always fills me with awe and wonder. Based on context, myriad most likely means... 
a)
few, scant, sparse
b)
delight, gladden, please
c)
innumerable, countless
d)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
51.
Father said, "I am perturbed, not because you failed the exam, but because you still seem unable to understand why you failed it." Based on context, perturb most likely means... 
a)
upset, agitate, anger, irritate
b)
delight, gladden, please
c)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
d)
harmony, concord, assent
52.
There in the middle of the garden was a goat tethered by a rope to a stake. Based on context, tether most likely means... 
a)
untie, let loose
b)
docile, obedient, tractable
c)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
d)
tie up, chain up, leash
53.
The audience cheered the audacious feats of the trapeze artists. Based on context, audacious most likely means...
a)
enterprising, brave
b)
timid, cowardly
c)
full, teeming, abounding
d)
rank and file, dregs of society
54.
I am completely devoid of sympathy for anyone who loses a job because of carelessness and indifference. Based on context, devoid most likely means...
a)
full, teeming, abounding
b)
accumulate, pile up, garner
c)
wanting, bereft, without, lacking
d)
delight, gladden, please
55.
Someday, when you see this event in its proper perspective, you will realize that it is not as important as it seems now. Based on context, perspective most likely means...
a)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
b)
unconnected, extraneous
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
innumerable, countless
56.

Tour guides often have to urge ________________to keep up with the rest of the group so no one is lost.

a)

antics

b)

myriads

c)

laggards

d)

willfuls

57.

Lawyers will attempt to _______________the contract in favor of their clients.

a)

decree

b)

invalidate

c)

oblique

d)

incapacitate

58.

The rude and disruptive behavior of several party guests ________________the host and hostess.

a)

perturbed

b)

jostled

c)

congested

d)

grappled

e)

articulated

59.

In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of _______________, for they can make people almost unrecognizable.

a)

hover

b)

gingerly

c)

incognito

d)

relevant

60.

I tried not to ________________other riders as I exited the crowded bus.

a)

jostle

b)

veer

c)

discordant

d)

skittish

e)

oblique

61.

In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of _______________, for they can make people almost unrecognizable.

a)

hover

b)

gingerly

c)

incognito

d)

relevant

62.

I tried to ________________ from the other riders as I exited the crowded bus.

a)

jostle

b)

veer

c)

discordant

d)

skittish

e)

perturb

63.

When there is a ______________of gasoline on the market, prices at the pump may drop dramatically.

a)

grope

b)

frugal

c)

glut

d)

vie

64.

Difficult and demanding customers should be handled in a ________________and courteous manner.

a)

congested

b)

audacious

c)

gingerly

d)

incognito

65.

When the power failed, we had to _______________in the dark to find a working flashlight.

a)

oblique

b)

grope

c)

servile

d)

preclude

66.

At home, we save money by preparing _____________but nourishing and delicious meals.

a)

rubble

b)

frugal

c)

avowed

d)

devoid

e)

porous

67.

The designs for the children's playhouse were drawn to scale and in the right ___________________.

a)

revert

b)

bountiful

c)

longevity

d)

perspective

68.

The sea turtle is known for its _______________; the lifespan is quite long.

a)

churlish

b)

longevity

c)

minimized

d)

perturbed

69.

An ________________young person may turn a hobby into a lucrative way of earning money.

a)

adage

b)

amassed

c)

enterprising

d)

excerpted

70.
a durable pair of boots
a)
cheap
b)
long-lasting
c)
worn
d)
polished
71.
waited for the laggards
a)
scouts
b)
supplies
c)
stragglers
d)
sentinels
72.
Synonym: glut
a)
oversupply
b)
overthrow
c)
overwork
d)
overlord
73.
Antonym: wanton
a)
willful
b)
costly
c)
foolish
d)
upright
74.
cat is to skittish as 
a)
pig is to enterprising
b)
duck is to wanton
c)
mule is to willful
d)
dog is to elite
75.
churlish is to manners as 
a)
legendary is to fame
b)
skittish is to caution
c)
durable is to strength
d)
servile is to pride
76.
bonanza is to favorable as 
a)
plaudits is to unfavorable
b)
laggard is to favorable 
c)
wrangle is to unfavorable
d)
detriment is to favorable
77.

We might define an accountant as someone who is ___ to a fault.

a)
prodigious
b)
bountiful
c)
frugal
d)
laggard
e)

plebeian

78.
(v) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void
a)
muster
b)
deplore
c)
annul
d)
sustain
e)

addendum

79.

Addendum

a)

A thing that is added; an appendix or addition to a book or written document.

b)

A brief statement written on a grave or tombstone.

c)

Crafty dealings, underhanded plotting

d)

Highly changeable, fickle

80.
to be in, or to expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
a)
defect
b)
purge
c)
articulate
d)
bask
81.
(n) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
a)
promontory
b)
nonentity
c)
recourse
d)
qualm
82.
(v) to support, give a boost to; (n) a long pillow or cushion, a supporting post
a)
obsess
b)
bolster
c)
sustain
d)
peruse
83.
(v) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, to withstand
a)
sustain
b)
oust
c)
deplore
d)
annul
84.
(n) a person or thing of no importance
a)
nonentity
b)
promontory
c)
residue
d)
muster
e)

blase'

85.
(adj) lying face down; inclined, likely
a)
ornate
b)
staid
c)
prone
d)
frivolous
86.
(v) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; (n) a list of men for military service
a)
obsess
b)
qualm
c)
deplore
d)
muster
87.
(adj) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
a)
staid
b)
ornate
c)
porous
d)
blase
88.
(adj) indifferent, bored as a result of haivng enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
a)
blase
b)
frivolous
c)
staid
d)
porous
89.
(v) to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
a)
obsess
b)
peruse
c)
sustain
d)
recourse
90.
(n) a high point of land extending into water
a)
promontory
b)
nonentity
c)
bolster
d)
muster
91.
(adj) elaborately decorated; showily splendid
a)
ornate
b)
solicitous
c)
blase
d)
prone
92.
(adj) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
a)
prone
b)
frivolous
c)
solicitous
d)
staid
93.
(v) to feel or express regret or disapproval
a)
deplore
b)
annul
c)
oust
d)
peruse
94.
(v) to remove, drive out of a position or place
a)
deplore
b)
muster
c)
peruse
d)
oust
95.
(n) a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection
a)
recourse
b)
residue
c)
qualm
d)
nonentity
96.
(n) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
a)
bolster
b)
qualm
c)
promontory
d)
residue
97.
(v) to read carefully and thoroughly
a)
obsess
b)
peruse
c)
sustain
d)
oust
98.
(adj) full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
a)
porous
b)
solicitous
c)
staid
d)
frivolous
99.
(adj) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
a)
blase
b)
solicitous
c)
frivolous
d)
ornate
100.

Ample

a)

more than enough, large, spacious

b)

to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

c)

nearness, closeness

d)

to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)

101.

Apparition

a)

a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance

b)

humorous, not meant seriously

c)

an area of authority or control

d)

(v) to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; (n) a feeling of contempt

102.

Assert

a)

to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

b)

an area of authority or control;

c)

nearness, closeness

d)

to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)

103.

Disdain

a)

(v) to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; (n) a feeling of contempt

b)

without restraint or control; unselective

c)

an area of authority or control

d)

common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; (n) a common person, member of the lower class

104.

Facetious

a)

humorous, not meant seriously

b)

more than enough, large, spacious

c)

without restraint or control; unselective

d)

to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)

105.

Indiscriminate

a)

without restraint or control; unselective

b)

more than enough, large, spacious

c)

a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance

d)

an area of authority or control;

106.

Jurisdiction

a)

an area of authority or control

b)

common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; (n) a common person, member of the lower class

c)

to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

d)

nearness, closeness

107.

Plebeian

a)

common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; (n) a common person, member of the lower class

b)

more than enough, large, spacious

c)

humorous, not meant seriously

d)

to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)

108.

Proximity

a)

nearness, closeness

b)

an area of authority or control;

c)

to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

d)

common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; (n) a common person, member of the lower class

109.

Pulverize

a)

to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)

b)

more than enough, large, spacious

c)

to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

d)

common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; (n) a common person, member of the lower class

110.

The planning board refused to allow the construction of a factory in close _____________ to our school building.

a)

proximity

b)

ample

c)

apparition

d)

jurisdiction

111.

Regulation of radio a TV station falls within the ________________ of the federal government.

a)

jurisdiction

b)

proximity

c)

disdain

d)

pulverize

112.

I hope he was just being ________________ when he said that my dancing reminded him of a trained bear.

a)

facetious

b)

disdain

c)

assert

d)

ample

113.

The "ghostly figure" you thing you saw in the graveyard was no more than a(n) ________________ created by your imagination.

a)

apparition

b)

assert

c)

ample

d)

plebeian

e)

aghast

114.

Who would be so proud or so foolish as to______________ a helping hand in time of real need?

a)

disdain

b)

indiscriminate

c)

assert

d)

pulverize

115.

Thanks to the wet spring weather, birds and other animals will have a(n) ____________ food supply for the rest of the year.

a)

ample

b)

disdain

c)

proximity

d)

indiscriminate

116.

Although I may not agree with what you have to say, I will always ____________ your right to say it.

a)

assert

b)

disdain

c)

indiscriminate

d)

pulverize

117.

My neighbor's furniture is supposed to be "original" and "colorful", but I think it is a(n) _____________ collection of junk.

a)

indiscriminate

b)

proximity

c)

assert

d)

facetious

118.

I do not believe that people who come from poor families should be regarded as _____________

a)

plebeian

b)

indiscriminate

c)

jurisdiction

d)

disdain

119.

The giant crushers lifted the boulders and quickly _____________ them into a uniform gray powder

a)

pulverize

b)

indiscriminate

c)

ample

d)

disdain

120.
embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed
a)
abashed
b)
articulate
c)
resolute
d)
genial
121.
to be in, or to expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
a)
defect
b)
purge
c)
articulate
d)
bask
122.
a person or thing carrying the blame for others
a)
finesse
b)
pseudonym
c)
repercussion
d)
scapegoat
123.
forewarning or foreboding of a future event
a)
premonition
b)
anguish
c)
purge
d)
repercussion
124.
to exclude from a group, banish, send away
a)
forthright
b)
ostracize
c)
flaunt
d)
bask
125.
to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in
a)
finesse
b)
purge
c)
instill
d)
anguish
126.
a pen name, name assumed by a writer
a)
pseudonym
b)
premonition
c)
scapegoat
d)
aloof
127.
able to hold, keep, or recall; retaining knowledge easily
a)
retentive
b)
resolute
c)
defect
d)
articulate
128.
delicate skill; tact and cleverness; to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement, or skillful evasion
a)
rehabilitate
b)
instill
c)
flaunt
d)
finesse
129.
withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)
a)
bask
b)
abashed
c)
aloof
d)
anguish
130.
a great mental suffering, distress, or pain; to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow
a)
forthright
b)
abashed
c)
anguish
d)
repercussion
131.
an effect or consequence of some action or event, result; an echo or reverberation
a)
aloof
b)
genial
c)
rehabilitate
d)
repercussion
132.
to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way
a)
flaunt
b)
finesse
c)
purge
d)
pseudonym
e)

blase'

133.
to make over in good form; to restore to good condition or to a former position
a)
repercussion
b)
rehabilitate
c)
retentive
d)
resolute
134.
to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together in a system; able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully
a)
articulate
b)
anguish
c)
premonition
d)
ostracize
135.
frank, direct, straightforward
a)
scapegoat
b)
defect
c)
ostracize
d)
forthright
136.
bold, determined; firm
a)
resolute
b)
retentive
c)
aloof
d)
ostracize
137.
an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind; to desert a cause or organization
a)
instill
b)
defect
c)
forthright
d)
anguish
138.
cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm
a)
ostracize
b)
premonition
c)
genial
d)
scapegoat
139.
to wash away impurities, clean up; the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively
a)
repercussion
b)
purge
c)
genial
d)
abashed
140.

genial

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

141.

rehabilitate

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

verb

d)

interjection

142.

The word CHURLISH

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.

b)

I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.

c)

Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

143.

The word COLLABORATE

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.

b)

I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.

c)

Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

144.

The word BONANZA

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.

b)

I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.

c)

Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows and the commercials that air during them.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

145.

Part of speech of Premonition

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Preposition

146.

Part(s) of speech of Resolute

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Preposition

147.
volatile (POS)
a)
adverb
b)
noun
c)
verb
d)
adj.
148.
indiscriminate (POS)
a)
adverb
b)
noun
c)
verb
d)
adj.
149.

Definition: jarring, lacking in harmony.

Spell the word correctly.

(a)  

150.

Part(s) of Speech: excerpt

a)

adj.

b)

noun

c)

adverb

d)

verb

e)

part.

151.

Part(s) of Speech: wrangle

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adj.

d)

adv.

e)

prep.

152.

Part(s) of Speech: avowed

a)

adv.

b)

noun

c)

verb

d)

adj.

153.

Part(s) of Speech: gingerly

a)

adv.

b)

adj.

c)

verb

d)

noun

154.

Part(s) of Speech: incognito

a)

adj.

b)

adv.

c)

noun

d)

verb

e)

prep.

155.

Part(s) of Speech: wanton

a)

adj.

b)

adv.

c)

noun

d)

verb

156.

Spell Correctly

Pronounced: Oh bleek

(a)  

157.

Spell Correctly

Pronounced: Proh dij us

(a)  

158.

Choose two words to correctly complete the sentence.

The TV marathon not only garnered ______ amounts of money for Africa's starving millions but also yielded an unexpectedly rich_________ of publicity for their plight.

a)

myriad...rubble

b)

prodigious....bonanza

c)

legendary......allotment

d)

bountiful....banter

e)

prodigal....plaudits

159.

Two Word Completion:

Since her objections to the plan were clearly _____, I thought that she was being ______ . After all, if she had been serious, her comments would have more substance.

a)

articulate....solicitous

b)

plausible....forthright

c)

genial....wanton

d)

frivolous....facetious

e)

articulate....staid

160.

Two Word Completions:

Some of my friends have remarkably ______ memories from which nothing seems to escape. I have been blessed with a memory that is as _______ a sieve.

a)

durable.....staid

b)

solicitous....ample

c)

retentive....porous

d)

prodigious....devoid

e)

plausible....

indiscriminate