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Unit 1: CTRW (Level F)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The magnificence of the scene far ______ my ability to describe it in words

a)

transcended

b)

simulated

c)

lurid

2.

Of all his achievements, winning the gold medal was definitely his most _________.

a)

meritorious

b)

lurid

c)

hackneyed

3.

The farmer’s ________ is an association of farmers who work together to set minimum purchase prices across the nation.

a)

coalition

b)

hiatus

4.

In schools, monthly fire drills ________ emergencies to ensure school preparedness.

a)

simulate

b)

assuage

c)

intercede

5.

Turned off by the ______ compliments, Carter turned Tony's promposal.

a)

unctuous

b)

transcended

c)

coalition

6.

I see no point in ______ with a person who always refuses to listen to reason.

a)

expostulating

b)

simulating

c)

transcending

7.

James was ______ by love after having his heart broken countless times.

a)

jaded

b)

lurid

c)

meritorious

8.

The governor of each state has the ________ to declare a state of emergency when necessary.

a)

prerogative

b)

assuage

c)

elicit

9.

In his novel, the author contrasted two characters - one ________ man from a mountain region and the other, a stock broker in a large city.

a)

provincial

b)

innuendo

c)

hiatus

10.

Who would have thought he would take _______ at a text message from a friend who only wanted to help?

a)

umbrage

b)

approbation

c)

petulant

11.

The police chief hoped to ______ the truth about the missing evidence from the corrupt officer.

a)

elicit

b)

hackneyed

c)

simulate

12.

When the ______ in the conversation became embarrassingly long, I decided that the time had come to serve sandwiches.

a)

hiatus

b)

umbrage

c)

petulant

13.

Although I like him as a talk show host, his ________ catchphrase is starting to get on my nerves!

a)

hackneyed

b)

meritorious

c)

provincial

14.

When the movie started, the ________ group of teenagers kept making flatulent noises.

a)

petulant

b)

jaded

c)

approbation

15.

The film received an "R" rating due to the _____ scenes not deemed appropriate for those 17 and under.

a)

lurid

b)

petulant

c)

simulated

16.

The company president refused to respond to the ________ about fraud charges.

a)

innuendo

b)

umbrage

c)

coalition

17.

If the debate becomes too heated, the moderator will ________ to break up the argument.

a)

intercede

b)

transcend

c)

expostulate

18.

The crowd was filled with _________ when #13 scored a goal.

a)

approbation

b)

innuendo

c)

hiatus

19.

Uninfluenced by the _________ of modern times, the nuns of that order continue to follow their religious commandments to the letter.

a)

decadence

b)

umbrage

c)

assuagde

20.

In an effort to ______ angry customers, the store issued everyone a full refund.

a)

assuage

b)

expostulate

c)

elicit