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WorksheetsUnit 1: CTRW (Level F)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
The magnificence of the scene far ______ my ability to describe it in words
transcended
simulated
lurid
Of all his achievements, winning the gold medal was definitely his most _________.
meritorious
lurid
hackneyed
The farmer’s ________ is an association of farmers who work together to set minimum purchase prices across the nation.
coalition
hiatus
In schools, monthly fire drills ________ emergencies to ensure school preparedness.
simulate
assuage
intercede
Turned off by the ______ compliments, Carter turned Tony's promposal.
unctuous
transcended
coalition
I see no point in ______ with a person who always refuses to listen to reason.
expostulating
simulating
transcending
James was ______ by love after having his heart broken countless times.
jaded
lurid
meritorious
The governor of each state has the ________ to declare a state of emergency when necessary.
prerogative
assuage
elicit
In his novel, the author contrasted two characters - one ________ man from a mountain region and the other, a stock broker in a large city.
provincial
innuendo
hiatus
Who would have thought he would take _______ at a text message from a friend who only wanted to help?
umbrage
approbation
petulant
The police chief hoped to ______ the truth about the missing evidence from the corrupt officer.
elicit
hackneyed
simulate
When the ______ in the conversation became embarrassingly long, I decided that the time had come to serve sandwiches.
hiatus
umbrage
petulant
Although I like him as a talk show host, his ________ catchphrase is starting to get on my nerves!
hackneyed
meritorious
provincial
When the movie started, the ________ group of teenagers kept making flatulent noises.
petulant
jaded
approbation
The film received an "R" rating due to the _____ scenes not deemed appropriate for those 17 and under.
lurid
petulant
simulated
The company president refused to respond to the ________ about fraud charges.
innuendo
umbrage
coalition
If the debate becomes too heated, the moderator will ________ to break up the argument.
intercede
transcend
expostulate
The crowd was filled with _________ when #13 scored a goal.
approbation
innuendo
hiatus
Uninfluenced by the _________ of modern times, the nuns of that order continue to follow their religious commandments to the letter.
decadence
umbrage
assuagde
In an effort to ______ angry customers, the store issued everyone a full refund.
assuage
expostulate
elicit
