The objective of all parties at the peace talks is to reach an altercation and proceed with the agreed-upon plan.

Evaluate whether the boldface word is used accurately.

During the American Revolution, Patrick Henry, John Adams, and Samuel Adams were early voices of dissent, articulating opposition to Britain’s governance of the American colonies.

Evaluate whether the boldface word is contextually appropriate.

It is perfectly acceptable for a fiction writer to fabricate stories, but it is unethical for a journalist to do so.

Choose the item numbers where the words are used correctly.

The plays and poems of the eminent writer William Shakespeare are widely regarded as some of the finest works of English literature ever composed.

Evaluate whether the where the word is used correctly.

In a democracy, voters usurp their leaders in peaceful, orderly elections.

It is the solemn obligation of all Americans to resist any effort to (abridge, usurp) or deny the rights enshrined in the Constitution.

Either party possesses the right to (terminate, fabricate) the agreement that has been established whenever the partnership proves unprofitable.

I am truly honored that you have referred to me as “an (irate, eminent) educator,” but I prefer to consider myself simply a dedicated teacher.

In an authoritarian regime, individuals who (abridge, dissent) from the sanctioned ideology often find themselves incarcerated—or face even graver consequences.

My cousin possesses such a vivid imagination that he can (dissent, fabricate) an excuse convincing enough to deceive even the most discerning principal!

If you do not act expeditiously, they will (abridge, terminate) the agreement, necessitating a fresh start with another company.

The fact that numerous citizens are (eminent, irate) over the newly imposed taxes does not inherently imply that these taxes lack justification.

Now that my part-time job has ended and I no longer have any disposable income, I feel like a(n) (usurper, pauper).

What started as a minor disagreement escalated into a significant (altercation, semblance) and eventually into a violent confrontation.

You had no authority to (fabricate, usurp) for yourself the position of gracious host at my gathering!

The few words that she reluctantly uttered were the only (semblance, altercation) of an apology that she extended for her discourteous behavior.

The proposal to implement paid parking in the downtown area sparked significant (pauper, dissent) among the town council members, leading them to defer the vote on the issue.

Choose if the word is used correctly.

The last scene of the play was so trite that nearly every member of the audience gasped at the turn of events.

By looking at the toddler’s cherubic face, you would not have suspected that he had thrown a tantrum only minutes before.

The class was eager to make the exchange student feel welcome and did its best to exorcise a sense of warmth and encouragement on the girl’s first day.

He realized that he must surmount his fear of flying if he wished to see all the sights described in the travel blog.

I can understand why you felt the need to lie to spare your friend’s feelings, but I cannot condone your dishonesty.

The two cousins have not spoken to each other in years, although none of us knows what caused the rift.

Although Alexander Graham Bell’s creation, the original telephone, has morphed over the years, it was such an important contribution that he is known as technology’s greatest marauder.

To pilfer a few snacks from the cafeteria is to steal them, an action considered immoral by my parents.

The actress was beloved by many, but she now had an adherent reputation because of her role in a controversial film.

Many people like to indulge in heavy meals when on vacation, but doctors warn that even a short period of gluttony can have lasting effects.

The fact that Abraham Lincoln was able to (surmount, condone) the handicap of a limited education does not mean that you should quit school.

One can’t become a good writer just by (surmounting, adhering) closely to rules laid down in standard grammar books.

The comforting presence of relatives did much to (exorcise, pilfer) the patient’s feelings of alarm at the thought of undergoing major surgery.

The robber barons of an earlier era often acted more like (adherents, marauders) than ethical businessmen in their dealings with the public.

Their (trite, cherubic) faces and other-worldly voices almost made me believe that the music they were singing was coming from an ethereal place.

Unless we repair the (rifts, adherents) in our party and present a united front, we will go down in crushing defeat in the upcoming election.

Apparently, our cat is a very successful (marauder, rift) who finds toys and articles of clothing in neighbors’ yards and brings them all home to us.

I do not entirely (exorcise, condone) your misconduct, but I can understand, to a degree, why you behaved as you did.

If you ever saw how vigorously my dog attacks his food, practically inhaling it, you would understand why I accuse him of (gluttony, adherent).

Her speech was so (cherubic, trite) that one could almost anticipate the phrases she would use next.

Like all literary sneak thieves, he has a truly nasty habit of (pilfering, surmounting) other people’s ideas and then claiming them as his own.

As a loyal (adherent, gluttony), she was horrified by her political party’s stance on the issue, feeling that it went against her principles.