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The blue shirt was __________ on Jeff because it matched his eyes. bridal related to a wedding Lisa's sisters gave her a bridal shower before she w ______; there is no reason to worry. ambitious eager; desiring strongly The ambitious boy wanted very much to win the race. The _________ student tried very hard to get good grades. brutal cruel The boa constrictor is a brutal predator that slowly strangadvisable wise or proper It is advisable to save your money. Doctors say it is _________ for children to get ten to twelve hours of sleep each night. anxious worried My mother becomes very anxious if I don't call her when I'm going to be late. Don't be _nited States has miles of ____, empty plains. weary very tired The baby was weary and fell asleep right away. My mother usually comes home very _____ after a hard day at work. on time. Our teacher is very _____, but all the students respect her. urban having to do with cities Sometimes there is smog in urban areas. Los Angeles is one of the world's largest _____ areas. vast very large Los Angeles is a vast city. The midwestern U. The steel pole did not bend; it remained _____ throughout the hurricane. sly tricky * thinks that foxes are sly animals. Jim thinks he is ___ because he can fool everyone with his tricks. stern strict My father is very stern about my getting chores done __ gymnast gave a very skillful performance. ominous suggesting danger Those ominous, dark clouds threaten a violent storm. Centuries ago people thought that a solar eclipse was an _______ sign. rigid stiff and firm Our spinal cords are not perfectly rigid____ to my country. manageable easily controlled or handled * likes to be in a class where the students are manageable. My older sister likes to babysit __________ children. nimble quick-moving Jack is so nimble that he can jump over candlesticks. The ____dle lazy Jack was such an idle boy that he never got any of his homework done. My mother always told me that ____ people never accomplish much. loyal devoted Steve is a very loyal father; he spends a lot of time with his children. I am very patriotic and _fragile not strong; delicate * enjoyed holding the fragile, new-born kitten. The _______ flower can easily be destroyed. hasty done in a hurry The teacher told us not to be hasty but to take our time. Don't make a _____ decision; you have plenty of time. it was dense with tall redwood trees. Southern California is an area with a very _____ population. dim dark; shadowy Susan could barely see her mother in the dim light of the movie theater. Bob stumbled over a cord because the light in his room was so ___. as married. The young woman chose a beautiful lace ______ gown for her wedding. brilliant very bright The diamond became brilliant when placed under a light. The lake became a _________ emerald color when the sun shone on it. dense thick; crowded The foresles its prey. The cross-country race course is very ______; only the toughest runners can survive it. enjoyable pleasant * and I had an enjoyable time playing at the park together. I had an _________ time at your birthday party. eternal lasting forever Tof swimming, the man was _________. humid damp Hot and humid summer days in Florida are very uncomfortable. The air is dry in southern California; it is not _____. industrious hard-working * is an industrious student. Stick to your work, because the ___g continued throughout the afternoon. drastic harsh or extreme * has made drastic changes in our vacation plans. This serious situation calls for _______ action on my part. exhausted tired out The runner was exhausted after the marathon. After eight hours audacious daring The audacious bike rider performed several dangerous stunts. He was known as one of the most _________ stuntmen in Hollywood. constant not changing The constant rain made the day very dreary. The drummer did not stop; his ________ playinsfying. The stale biscuit was ____________to his ravenous appetite. visual having to do with sight The teacher uses visual aids to help her students learn. The new movie has some great ______ effects. well-known This neighborhood looks unfamiliar; are you sure we aren't lost? Everyone says that I have met her before, but her face is __________ to me. unsatisfying not fulfilling needs, expectations She found the small portions of food to be most unsatiy had a similar appearance. The two girls are very _______; they both like to swim, ride horses and play tennis. sorrowful sad Debbie is sorrowful because she misses her friend. He will be very _________ if you leave without saying goodbye. unfamiliar notause of her very high level of intelligence. powerless weak The ruler of the small country was powerless to change the situation. The farmers felt _________ in the face of the raging storm. similar alike All the children in the familous Jane's skill with computers was noticeable to everyone in the class. His red and purple pants were quite __________. outstanding remarkable; noticeably better * is the most outstanding player in the whole soccer league. Susie is an ___________ girl becreaching for another cookie. The little squirrel is very ______; he tries to gather more nuts even though his cheeks are full. modern current; up-to-date * wore only the most modern, up-to-date clothes. The home computer is a ______ device. noticeable obvis. The roses in our garden are so beautiful and ________. furious very angry My mother is furious with me because I forgot to feed the dog. The teacher was _______ because I spoke out without raising my hand. greedy wanting too much The greedy child kept _ body that she can bend into all sorts of positions. forbidden not allowed Gum chewing in the classroom is forbidden. Driving over the speed limit is _________ by law. fragrant having a sweet or pleasant smell I love smelling the fragrant Hawaiian blossomhere is an eternal flame which always burns on the grave of John F. Kennedy. Very few things in this world are unchanging and _______. flexible easily bent Gold is a flexible metal that can be bent into many different shapes. The gymnast has such a _______________ student gets ahead. laborious difficult and slow Start your term paper early because it will take a lot of laborious research. Homework may at times seem boring and _________, but it must be done. lenient not strict The lenient teacher gave no homework. My mother is quite _______; I am allowed to do whatever I want. luscious delicious John enjoys luscious desserts after dinner. Chocolate pudding is even more ________ than cake. meddlesome interfering My meddlesome neighbor always concerns herselog. The ancient castle was a ______ place because there were no windows. emaciated extremely thin The starving children looked emaciated. Sue is already thin; if she went on a diet she would be _________. explicit clear and detailed The directions that * of the clock was audible. Her whisper was barely _______ in the noisy classroom. decent proper * always exhibits decent behavior at the table. His suit was ______ attire for church. dismal gloomy and miserable Thursday was dismal because of the rain and fs. I cannot tell you who wrote this novel; the author is _________. antiseptic germ-killing The nurse applied an antiseptic medicine to my cut. Bacteria can be killed by an __________ lotion. audible able to be heard The room was so quiet that the ticking  !"#everal different types of environments. ample plenty I will invite my friends to stay to dinner since we have ample food. My mother refuses to buy me any more clothes; she says I have an _____ wardrobe. anonymous unknown The author of that book is anonymouabnormal unusual The winter of 1982 was abnormal because the southern states had so much cold weather. Purple is an ________ color for hair. adaptable able to adjust Changing schools is easy if you are an adaptable person. Human beings are _________ to sptly. We needed an ambulance very badly; the situation was ______. valiant full of courage The brave pioneers were strong and valiant. The hero's _______ effort saved the day for his country. punishment was not ______. supreme highest The king is the supreme ruler of his country. They paid him the _______ compliment by choosing him as their leader. urgent demanding immediate attention When the doctor received an urgent call, he responded prom. serene calm and peaceful John enjoys the many serene lakes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Now that my brother is gone, things are ______ at my house. severe harsh The teacher's severe expression showed his disapproval. Because the crime was small, the s. repulsive very unpleasant The repulsive odor of tear gas made me ill. Fish bait is not only disgusting, it is _________ to some people. savage untamed The savage animal could not be tamed. That dog is not as tame as Betty thinks; the ______ beast bit mesion when he sees a difficult vocabulary word. Batman was _________ by the Riddler's curious methods. portable easily carried I always take my portable radio with me when I go to the beach. I like light television sets that are ________ and run on batterief with other people's business. I wish my brother would not be so __________. melancholy sad and gloomy A sad television show can put you in a melancholy mood. Sam was a __________, sad man after his wife died. perplexed puzzled John has a perplexed expresgave me were quite explicit. The teacher gave ________ instructions for the homework assignment due Monday. hallowed holy The church is on hallowed ground. Religious confirmation is a ________ occasion. improbable not likely It is improbable that anyone will fail this course. It is __________ that I will win the million dollar prize. ineffective not productive Fad diets are usually ineffective for lasting weight loss. It is ___________ to study when you are tired. infectious likely to spread; communicable S she has an ______ look in her eye which means trouble. inedible unfit to eat That meat has been sitting in the refrigerator for weeks and is positively inedible. Those cookies were so burnt tasting that they were ________. ineligible not qualified If we l and hostile towards me. When provoked, that young man can be very _______ and mean, even to his friends. impish mischievous Mark Twain's character Huckleberry Finn is an impish boy who seems to enjoy getting into mischief. The little girl is adorable, butone fish after another. eminent distinguished The eminent author will speak at our graduation ceremony. The high fashion designer is _______ in his field, having won every award possible. hostile unfriendly I was very upset when my good friend became angry$&'()*+,-ful occasion for *. The declaration of world-wide peace would definitely be a ________ occasion. bounteous plentiful There was a bounteous supply of food in the cellar, enough to live on for a month. The lucky fisherman had a _________ catch; he reeled in belated delayed My mother decided to give me a belated birthday party since I was ill on my birthday. Due to the illness of the chairman, the committee's _______ report was not received until today. blissful joyful The birth of a baby sister was a blissivid colors. Bill's shirt is such a _____ red that he stands out in the crowd. thank his grandparents for the present. Phillip vowed never to do another favor for his __________ friend. unruly hard to control The unruly student was kept after school. My hair is ______ if I don't brush it often. vivid bright The sunset was a mass of vc. Rattlesnake bites can be highly _____. translucent letting light pass through The house where * lives has skylights of translucent plastic. Frosted glass is ___________; clear glass is transparent. ungrateful not appreciative The ungrateful boy did not can see the scars on her legs because her stockings are ______. recent new Recent heavy rains have caused flooding problems in many areas. The new baby is the most ______ addition to our family. toxic poisonous The fumes from that weed spray are very toxihe city's ____________ bus lines. observable noticeable The patient's symptoms were readily observable to the doctor. The billboard was easily __________ from the freeway. opaque not transparent The colored glass is opaque; you can't see through it. No oneisplay of delicious food. The cool waves looked ________ from the blazing hot beach. metropolitan belonging to large cities The Los Angeles basin is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. The entire area of greater New York City is served by the had a wonderfully infectious laugh. Chicken pox is a highly __________ disease. inseparable unable to be parted The two best friends were inseparable. My dog and I are ___________ buddies. inviting tempting The buffet table was very inviting with its dose the game, we will become ineligible for the playoffs. Teri is __________ for graduation because she did not complete one of her required courses. injurious harmful Drinking too many alcoholic beverages is injurious to your health. The water in Mexico is _________ to the health and well-being of many American tourists. legible easy to read Be sure that your name is legible on this document because many people will be reading it. Her handwriting is neat and _______. listless too tired to care After a day .012345home. Ron is so ________ that he can travel whenever and wherever he pleases. autonomous independent Jean, wishing to be autonomous from her parents, paid for her own college education. Sarah proved how __________ she is by traveling through the Soviet Uniaccommodating helpful I prefer to shop in a store where the clerks are friendly and accommodating. The policeman was very _____________ when I asked him for directions to my friend's house. affluent wealthy The family was affluent enough to own a summer The weather forecaster predicted that there would be variable clouds and sunshine today. She is an unpredictable person because her moods are so ________. ap. The girl was _________ by her failures; she was determined to succeed. universal existing everywhere Across the entire United States, green is a universal signal which means "go." It has been said that love is a _________ language. variable changeable playing was superlative; I am certain that you will win the Most Valuable Player award. Katharine Hepburn won an Academy Award for her ___________ performance in the movie. undaunted not discouraged The brave young man was undaunted by his physical handic. The __________ housekeeper took pride in her work. sober serious This television show is a very dramatic, sober account of the Vietnam War. The newscaster's face became very _____ as he told of the latest local tragedy. superlative above all others Yourmake a ____ decision which you might regret later. ruthless without pity We are dealing with a ruthless enemy. The ________ pirates robbed the defenseless villagers. scrupulous careful; conscientious Mary is a scrupulous person; she always does good workon't be so pessimistic, *; everything will work out all right. John is always very ___________; he never has a cheerful thing to say. rash hasty; reckless Sandra's rash action caused trouble which could have been avoided if she had stopped to think. Don't r way. Jim, don't be so ______; try to compromise. operative in working order Take the Volkswagen; it is the only operative car in the garage. The phone lines are down; I won't be able to call him until they are _________ again. pessimistic gloomy Please dThe student who received a low grade on his paper gave the teacher a mournful look. The dog had a ________ expression on his face every morning when his master left for work. mulish stubborn That is one mulish child; she won't stop crying until she gets heons in the manual are _____ and quite easy to follow. misshapen deformed The fireman's hand is slightly misshapen because it was burned while he was on a rescue mission. The plastic surgeon told me he could reconstruct my _________ ear. mournful sorrowful of jogging on the beach, Joe was too listless to worry about making plans for the evening. My mother complains that I am always ________ after I've had a tough day at school. lucid clear *'s directions were lucid and easy to understand. The direction alone. biannual semi-annual; twice a year The magazine was a biannual publication, coming out in April and October. The school year has ________ vacations, one in December and one in April. bizarre very strange; odd The circumstances surrounding the cr689:;<=>?demonstrated his love for his girlfriend. aquiline hooked The old man had an aquiline nose which gave him a distinguished appearance. The young woman hired a plastic surgeon to reshape her ________ features. copious plentiful The United States has a copiouacidulous slightly sour This milk does not taste good; it must be acidulous. Tanya's lips were puckered after she ate the _________ lemon. amorous loving * received an amorous letter from an unknown admirer. Steve uttered an _______ reply which openly he other car was ___________. unsung not honored He was one of the quiet, unsung heroes of the revolution. Often, those who accomplish the most important work are the ______ laborers. ound. tawdry showy and cheap; gaudy Her tawdry clothing attracted stares. She was dressed in a ______ manner and wore heavy makeup. unavoidable inevitable Conflict between management and labor is sometimes unavoidable. He claimed that his collision with tushes need to be trimmed; they are quite scraggly. My father insisted that I get a haircut because I looked so________. sonic having to do with sound We heard a sonic boom as the plane passed overhead. We cannot actually see the _____ waves that transmit sg taste or smell The pungent odor of pine smoke filled the room. The jar of herbs gave off a very _______ aroma. scandalous disgraceful Her scandalous act was scorned by everyone. These __________ rumors will ruin his good reputation. scraggly ragged The bgame time. obsolete out-of-date The twenty-year-old science textbook is obsolete. Model T Fords are ________ in today's world of fast sporty cars. pliable easily bent Gold is a very soft, pliable metal. Some plastics are very _______. pungent sharp, bitin negligent careless Don't be negligent when driving a car; lives are at stake. Roy angered many people with his _________ behavior. nutritious valuable as food *, did you have a nutritious breakfast? Athletes are advised to eat a __________ meal before _______. inebriated drunk The man was too inebriated to drive. College fraternity boys have a reputation for occasionally being __________. manual by hand Chopping wood is heavy manual labor. New technology has made many forms of ______ labor unnecessary.t very earnest It is my fervent wish to be accepted by a good college. I maintain the _______ hope that we will always be good friends. genteel polite and well bred Our silver-haired hostess was genteel and elegant. The professor, although young, was quiteious doubtful * is dubious about the team's chance for success. John was _______ about the restaurant his friend had chosen. exquisite very lovely That dainty crystal vase is exquisite. The dancer's long, cascading, raven-black hair is _________. ferven diligent hard-working * is a diligent student. One must be ________ to succeed in high school and college. distinctive having a special quality That piece of jewelry is unusual and distinctive. Elizabeth Taylor's violet eyes are her ___________ trait. dubime were bizarre. The entertainer's purple pants and green shirt were a _______ combination. boorish rude or unpolished in manners His boorish behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable. His _______ behavior was a great social disadvantage to him.s supply of wheat, enough to feed all of its inhabitants. The little girl spent a _______ amount of time on her science project. demented mentally ill The demented woman only wears red, and has a complete wardrobe of red shoes, red dresses, blouses and pancollege fraternity for a year, the young man had developed uncouth manners. My sister made an _______ remark which embarrassed me in front of all my friends. bly shocked by the sight of blood. turgid swollen The animal had eaten so much that its body was distended and turgid. The river was ______ with runoff from the mounds of melting snow and increased to twice its normal size. uncouth crude After living in a surgent soldiers were back on the battlefield. The inhabitants of Hawaii hoped that the destructive tidal wave would not be _________. squeamish easily shocked This Halloween movie should not be seen by squeamish people. The _________ young woman was terri_____ and trigger-happy. rangy fit to move about The horses used by cowboys must be strong and rangy. If you want to cover this much ground in one day of climbing, you had better be tough and _____. resurgent rising again After a devastating defeat, the reerable to jogging. Most students find regular and consistent studying __________ to cramming for tests. pugnacious fond of fighting The little puppies are pugnacious creatures who enjoy fighting with one another. The sergeant accused his men of being _____erstand. omniscient all-knowing Most people believe that only a god can be omniscient. Some professors like to believe that they are __________, although their students are aware that this is false. preferable more desirable Meg finds lying in the sun prefof robbing every house on the block. The _________ vandals destroyed property needlessly. nebulous indistinct; unclear A nebulous answer to an essay question will not get you a good grade. Some words have definitions which are ________ and difficult to undncealed; hidden The young man's latent ability to dance was obviously not developed while he was in school. The girl's ______ artistic talents went unnoticed until she was in high school. miscreant bad; evil The miscreant gang of criminals thought nothing cold and inhospitable. A hostess should never be rude or ____________ to her guests. jovial full of fun Everyone thinks that * is a very jovial person. He is a very ______ boy who enjoys playing harmless tricks on his friends to make them laugh. latent coasily, watched the horror movie with _________ eyes. inherent natural; innate; inborn Honesty was an inherent part of her character. All people have an ________ need for affection and approval. inhospitable uninviting The climate in Siberia is extremely ebel shocked the older members of the community. The teacher disapproved of the student's _________ beliefs. impassive without emotion The Stoics of Roman times trained themselves to endure pain with impassive faces. The teenager, who was not frightened enatives spoke in very deep, ________ tones. hackneyed used too often The saying "Good as gold" is a hackneyed phrase. A favorite _________ saying of my teacher is "Silence is golden." heterodox differing from the norm The heterodox opinions of the young rsee the value of hard work. exorbitant much too high * wouldn't pay the exorbitant price of one dollar for a candy bar. Ten million dollars is a most __________ price for that property. guttural throaty The angry woman emitted a harsh guttural sound. The ts. Gary's parents accused him of being ________ when he decided to spend all of his money on a motorcycle. edifying morally uplifting The preacher delivered an edifying sermon. The principal was planning an ________ talk which would cause the students to absurd ridiculous * thought the story about the purple kangaroo was absurd. The teacher scolded the student for his ______ answer. adroit skillful The surgeon's adroit hands enabled him to perform the operation successfully. The ______ artist could paintthout substance The tenuous peace agreement did not solve the differences between the two fighting countries. The pact between Russia and Germany was _______ because neither side planned to honor the agreement. terse free of unnecessary words Alice's bookn a rational manner and got an "A" on it. Jane's ________ thinking enabled her to avoid crashing into the oncoming car. svelte slender Tony's mother kept strictly to her diet and now she is svelte. If a model is to succeed, she must be ______. tenuous wiild stood on tiptoes to see over the fence. The ______ ballerina tipped the scales at 84 pounds. primeval ancient The early dinosaurs were primeval forms of life. Fossils are evidence of ________ life. rational able to think clearly * approached the exam io identify. The boy's clothing was ___________ and he easily hid among the crowd of people. omnipotent all-powerful The omnipotent army easily crushed the foe. In Greek mythology, Zeus was not only powerful, he was __________. petite little The petite chcould dream of having. mournful full of sorrow The mournful child cried over the death of his dog. I was very ________ when my best friend moved to another city. nondescript not easily classified or described His nondescript appearance made him difficult tdark cave was a harrowing experience for Glenn. Driving on the freeways can be a _________ experience for a new driver. luxurious rich and comfortable * enjoyed visiting Tom in his luxurious home. The _________ automobile has every feature a millionaire Hal's father would not give him a car; his pleas were ______. goatish goatlike; coarse * thought that the visitor's manners were goatish. The man's _______ behavior revealed his lower-class upbringing. harrowing disturbing; tormenting Being lost in the h __________ fabrics. exotic strange Exotic flowers from all over the world are on display at the botanical garden. In my doctor's waiting room is an aquarium which contains ______ fish. futile useless John's efforts to start the stalled car were futile. ; extinct Some former government organizations are now defunct. The Hope Foundation will soon be _______ if its sponsors continue to withdraw their support. diaphanous sheer The curtains were made from a light, diaphanous fabric. My mother loves to sew witnd always wears ____ and fashionable clothes. comprehensive including much The examination was very comprehensive; it covered the whole year's work. "Word Attack Plus" is a _____________ vocabulary program which will teach me many new words. defunct deadson needed to exercise and to go on a diet. cardinal main The cardinal reason for obesity is overeating. Being sincere is a ________ principle for getting along with people. chic stylish Betty's chic new outfit was admired by everyone at the party. My frie@BCDEFGH in many different styles. archaic out-of-date; antiquated The tools the Pilgrims used are archaic and no longer used. My grandmother has the _______ belief that women should not work. bovine cow-like The large, lazy cow had a bovine nature. The ______ per report was terse and easy to read. Clear thinkers often give _____ replies because of their ability to use only the important words. unsavory unpleasant in taste Although the medicine helped John's cold, it had an unsavory flavor. My mother is a terrible cook; every meal is ________. valiant brave The runner made a valiant effort in the race, even though his leg hurt badly. The team's victory over the opponent was the result of a truly _______ effort. ory mechanical; indifferent * was tired and gave the machine only a perfunctory safety check. The senator gave a speech, but his remarks seemed ___________ and insincere. permeable allowing passage of fluids The liquid will flow through this permeable membccult arts. Margaret was a student of the ______ and liked to read books on mysticism. passe old-fashioned; out-of-date That dance was popular in the 60's, but it is now passe. Current slang words will soon become _____ and will no longer be used. perfunct from _______ energy. mundane commonplace She spent her day doing mundane tasks such as grocery shopping and cleaning house. She read an adventure novel to escape from her _______, everyday world. occult hidden; mystical Astrology and magic are among the o place to place Professor Harold Hill was an itinerant salesman in "The Music Man." Nomads have an _________ life style. kinetic resulting from motion If you study physics, you will learn about kinetic energy. In physics, potential energy is distinguishedalifornia. Joshua trees are __________ to the California high desert. intestate having made no will If a person dies intestate, he has no control over the distribution of his inheritance. Mr. Jones died _________; he left no will. itinerant traveling fromform to the traditional standards of society. idyllic pleasant; rural They chose an idyllic spot for the summer picnic. The country scene was beautiful and _______. indigenous growing naturally in a region Many plants are indigenous to Southern C debate Saturday with the forensic team. A lawyer must have good ________ skills. iconoclastic attacking conventional beliefs The iconoclastic college student got in frequent arguments with his more traditional parents. An ____________ person does not cone critics were ________ in their praise of the actor's performance. exacting demanding great effort and care Jewelry repair is exacting work. The teacher was very ________; she demanded a lot from her students. forensic pertaining to debate * is going to auining the crops. divine godly; holy Christians consider the Bible to be a book written by divine inspiration. Mohammed is a ______ figure in the Muslim faith. effusive expressive; unrestrained Mother poured forth effusive thanks for her birthday gifts. ThIKLMNOPQRnglish. Maria went to a _________ school where both Spanish and English were spoken. cumulative increasing successively The cumulative effect of all the praise she received was increased self-confidence. Several severe storms had the __________ effect of rbicameral having two legislative chambers California, like most states, has a bicameral legislature. A _________ legislature contains a house of representatives and a senate. bilingual speaking two languages * is bilingual and can speak both French and Erane. Many of the body's tissues are _________, allowing blood and other fluids to pass through. pristine untouched; unspoiled They traveled far back into the woods to the pristine wilderness. The photo captured the ________ beauty of the primitive landscape. redundant excessive; unnecessary The directions on the package were lengthy and redundant. A filibuster is usually a repetitious, _________ political speech. resonant resounding; prolonging sound The room was too resonant to use as a recording studio.eless, ______ movements. formidable awe-inspiring; arousing fear We play our most formidable opponent to determine the conference championship. The bar exams are a __________ challenge to the aspiring lawyers. hapless unlucky The hapless fellow struggleew That book is too esoteric to include in the general literature curriculum. The speaker made many ________ references which were lost on his audience. feline pertaining to a cat The dancer moved with feline grace. The tiger stalked his prey with noiserfect his cooking techniques. ephemeral lasting only a brief time; transitory The beautiful rainbow in the sky was ephemeral and passed quickly. Man's life span is _________ when compared with the age of the earth. esoteric understood by only a select frudent She was very circumspect and would never betray a confidence. He was quite ___________ in business dealings with friends. culinary pertaining to food or cooking The chef was famous for his culinary skills. He attended the ________ institute to pas completely charmed by her artless manner. The child's _______ question caught everyone by surprise. bucolic rustic; rural The bucolic setting was perfect for the summer picnic. Their country home is filled with _______ charm. circumspect cautious; pSUVWXYZ[ing date. Would you be ________ to helping me on this project? analogous similar in certain respects The human heart is analogous to a pump. The position of athletic coach is _________ to that of the company president. artless naive; innocent Everyone wambulatory capable of walking The patient is ambulatory and no longer confined to bed. All of the __________ patients walked daily in the hospital garden. amenable open to suggestion; submissive The club members were amenable to the idea of a new meeth, ___________ by mercy. an culture. The most important means of transportation in Los Angeles is the __________ automobile. unmitigated harsh; severe The Midwest has suffered through another winter of blizzards and unmitigated low temperatures. The punishment was swift and harsrow The FBI investigated the man who was suspected of subversive activities. The spy was guilty of __________ activities which were intended to overthrow the government. ubiquitous being everywhere; omnipresent Television is almost ubiquitous in the Americ He was a singer and a trained actor; he had a beautiful ________ voice. sadistic cruel; morbid The man was convicted of an especially vicious, sadistic crime. The boys took ________ delight in torturing the animals. subversive tending to destroy or overthd in vain for a career as an actor. The _______ investor never struck it rich in the stock market. inclement harsh; lacking mildness The plane was delayed because of inclement weather. Our winter weather is often stormy and _________. indolent lazy; inactive She was so indolent that she rarely finished her work on time. The father despaired because he could not motivate his ________ son. paltry worthless; trifling Do you expect me to do this work for such a paltry sum? The thief stole a ______ sum ofwhole neighborhood was awakened by the noisy _____. debt something owed to someone else John owes his parents a huge debt because they put him through school. Sally earned the money to repay a huge ____. gallop a horse's fastest speed All of a sudden, my hot air. bouquet a bunch of flowers Marci's parents sent her a lovely bouquet of flowers on her birthday. Steve brought his friend a huge _______ of yellow daisies. brawl a noisy fight The bartender became very angry when the outlaws started a brawl. The of me to London. Cathy had a hard time carrying all of her _______ onto the airplane. blast a strong rush of air When * rolled down the window, we felt a blast of cold air. When leaving an air conditioned building in the desert, you will feel a _____ of\^_`abc provide him with a type of _____. aroma a pleasant smell When the kitchen door was opened, * smelled the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread. I love smelling the pleasing _____ of fresh ocean air. baggage suitcases I had all of my baggage sent aheadantlers branched horns The bold young buck playfully butted at us with his antlers. The poor old moose got his _______ tangled in a bush. armor a protective covering The suit of armor stood in the entryway of the prince's castle. The porcupine's quills could get an ___________ answer to my question. rembling; quavering The child recited the poem in a tremulous voice. Her voice was _________, although she managed to keep the tears back. unequivocal having only one possible interpretation His statement to the press was clear and unequivocal. I wish Icial summertime treat. A cactus is considered a _________ plant because it stores water. surreptitious secret; stealthy The two thieves had a surreptitious meeting to plan the robbery. The conspirators exchanged a quick, _____________ look. tremulous t______ field. somnolent sleepy; drowsy After the heavy Thanksgiving meal, everyone was quiet and somnolent. The speech was so boring that most of the people in the audience were _________. succulent full of juice; fresh Eating a succulent peach is a speguine attitude uplifted everyone around him. She was ________ even in the face of constant adversity. sodden completely soaked; soggy After she walked three miles in a rainstorm, her shoes were sodden. It was difficult to play the baseball game on the le day in the classroom. His listeners grew _______ as he told the long, pointless story. rueful sorrowful; lamentable The boy apologized to his mother with a rueful grin. His sad eyes gave him a ______ expression. sanguine cheerful; optimistic His san money from the woman's purse. rampant unrestrained; unchecked Because sanitary conditions were so primitive, disease was rampant. Left unattended, the weeds ran _______ over the whole yard. restive uneasy; restless The children were restive after a whohorse broke into a gallop. I named my horse Whirlwind because he loves to travel at a very fast ______. garment a piece of clothing The tailor made a fancy new garment for *. The famous dress designer charged a very high price for the _______. hint an indirect suggestion I think she meant that comment to be a helpful hint. My mother dropped a ____ about what she wanted for her birthday. knoll a little hill There is a lovely cottage on top of the little knoll. The children loved to tumble down the grassy __ar or post The Federal Building is supported mainly by one huge marble column. At Stonehenge in England, each stone ______ is built in a special position related to the sun, moon and stars. complexion appearance of the skin Margaret has a beautiful clear c______ is obvious; she is never afraid to speak up in class. captivity being held against one's will * was caught and put in captivity in an underground cell. The prisoners of war were overjoyed when they were finally released from _________. column a pill stupid mistake I made a blunder when I mistakenly called my teacher "Mom." Cheryl really made a _______ when she ran up and hugged a stranger whom she thought was her father. boldness courage Alexander the Great was famous for his boldness. The girl's __dfghijkways asked her friend for ______ because she liked having a second opinion. ambition a desire for success Greg has a lot of ambition; he wants to be the best architect in the United States. The young woman's ________ is to be a famous movie star. blunder aaccount a business record The bank made a mistake and put extra money in my savings account. Laura deposited all of her birthday money in her bank _______. advice helpful guidance I need your advice about what I should wear to the costume party. Carla al three month ______ to Mars. t the top Reaching the summit of a steep mountain is a difficult task. Our ears popped as we drove down from the ______ of the mountain. voyage a long journey * would like to take a voyage around the world. The astronauts at Cape Kennedy are planning ard has the starring role. The young actress tried out for a small ____ in the new TV series. salary money paid to a worker Almost everyone wants to get a job with a high salary. The secretary was afraid to ask her boss for an increase in her ______. summi prank a playful trick The little girl thought of a good prank to play on her sister. College age kids still enjoy toilet papering friends' houses even though it seems like a childish _____. role an actor's part I love watching movies in which Robert Redfoumber one man on the FBI's most-wanted list is a dangerous ______. peer an equal She is the same age and in the same grade as I am, so she is my peer. People who are over 100 years old usually have a difficult time finding someone who is their ____ in age.___. merchant a person who sells things The friendly merchant sold us the shoes at a special discount price. The ________ made millions of dollars buying and selling diamonds. outlaw a lawbreaker Billy the Kid was a well-known outlaw of the Old West. The nomplexion. Alex has red cheeks and a very rosy __________. cruelty unkind treatment His cruelty to animals is due to the fact that he is very young and doesn't know better. This is not _______ or bad treatment; I am just trying to teach you a lesson. deadline a time limit The deadline for turning in the report is January 8. The toughest part of a newspaperman's job is meeting a story's ________. distress trouble The woman tried to rescue her friend who was in distress. That airplane must be in ________; Iltiple bone ________ playing football. incinerator a waste burner Burning trash in an incinerator is illegal in Los Angeles. Be careful not to throw anything important in the ___________. kindling firewood We used pine kindling to start the fire. Jack wentmother. dungeon an underground prison The prisoner was taken to the castle's dungeon. The king was so angry at his servant that he sent him to the _______. fracture a break or crack The boy whose arm was hurt during the game has a fracture. Once I got a muout to the large sailboat in a small dinghy. Most yachts have a ______ or two lashed to their sides so that people can row ashore. drake a male duck We watched a drake swim across the pond. The _____ watched proudly as his little ducklings followed their lnopqrin the sunken treasure chest had been ruined by the _____. cascade a small waterfall The rushing water made a cascade over the high curb and into the gutter. We saw a beautiful _______ of water splashing into the small pool. dinghy a small rowboat * rowed blueprint a building plan The architect showed his blueprint to the builder. The architecture student was working on a _________ for his design class. brine salt water The old shipwreck was raised from the deep brine. The once beautiful silk gowns found zone a definite area or space The Eastern time zone is three hours ahead of the Pacific zone. Parking is illegal in a red ____. is a very good idea. I have no idea where to find a job; do you have a __________? threat possible harm The neighborhood is very safe; there is no threat of danger. The new candidate is a ______ to the incumbent's chance of being elected to office again. eplacement a substitute Susan wanted to take time off work, but she could not find a replacement. The company will never be able to find a ___________ who works as well as she did. suggestion a possible idea *'s suggestion to include everyone in the game* for an opinion about which tennis racquet to purchase. In my _______, school recesses should be longer. penalty a punishment The penalty for committing that crime is a long prison term. In soccer, the _______ for illegal use of hands is a free kick. rchurches people confess their sins and the priest grants ___________. grief sorrow The little boy suffered grief at the death of his dog. The people at the funeral were full of _____ and sorrow over the loss of their friend. opinion a belief The boy asked am picking up SOS signals. effort an attempt to achieve He made an effort to study for the test. Susan was praised because she made a great ______ to do well. forgiveness being excused I appreciated his forgiveness, because I was truly sorry. In Catholic into the forest to gather ________ for the campfire. landscape scenery The view of the English landscape was beautiful. The California coastal _________ is a popular tourist attraction. pact an agreement The two nations made a peace pact. The two gangs should quit fighting and make a ____. plywood a board made of thin layers * made a table out of plywood. The rules said that all Soap Box Derby cars had to be made out of _______. radar a radio wave locater Airplane pilots use radar to determine their distaonfused noise The hubbub in the classroom upset the teacher. I could not sleep last night because of the ______ in the park across the street. humbleness modesty Because of his humbleness, he was quite surprised to have won the award. Jim is a successful yllet of beef for dinner tonight. My favorite meal is a fish ______ and a salad. handicap an added hindrance In spite of his handicap, the blind student finished college. Deafness is a serious ________ which many have been able to overcome. hubbub a loud, clain about having to scrub the floors because it is ________. examination an investigation After an examination of the evidence, the case was dropped. The doctor made a complete ___________ of his patient. fillet a lean piece of meat or fish * is having fi _________. dismissal a sending away The dismissal of the class was scheduled for noon. Mr. Rodgers was shocked to learn of his son's _________ from school. drudgery hard, tedious work Clearing the underbrush from the vacant lot was drudgery. I always compdmired the colorful cluster of flowers in the garden. The guests were standing in a _______ around the refreshment table. devilment mischief The rowdy street gang was involved in much devilment. My little brother is well-known in the neighborhood for hissuvwxyz{is years as the premier of Russia. botanist one who studies plants The botanist was writing a paper on native California plants. I have been studying plants in a laboratory and am becoming interested in a career as a ________. cluster a bunch * stood and aassassin killer of a political leader An assassin murdered Abraham Lincoln. An ________ killed President Kennedy. autobiography story of one's own life *, are you planning to write your autobiography? Nikita Kruschev wrote a famous _____________ about hthe vicinity of the elementary school. We feel safe because there is a fire station in the ________ of our home. nkey could easily complete the ____ the human researcher gave him. thump a dull sound There was a thump in the upstairs hall that scared the children. The falling rock made a loud _____ on the ground. vicinity a region nearby There were many stop signs in students in the math class could not find a ________ to the problem. spigot a faucet Turn the spigot clockwise to turn off the water. Don't turn on the ______ until the bucket is there to catch the water. task a job You should do one task at a time. The moogan a motto; catchy phrase The cereal company wanted to choose a new slogan for its advertising. "Coke adds life!" is a famous advertising ______. solution an answer The solution to the problem was easy for * to find. No matter how hard they worked, the nce from other planes. The captain began to worry because the ship's _____ was not functioning properly. regatta a boat race Sailors enjoy racing in a regatta. The ocean was dotted with hundreds of boats because of the _______ being held that afternoon. sloung man, but because of his __________, few people are aware of his achievements. javelin a hand spear One of the Olympic field events is the javelin throw. Many African tribesmen use the _______ as a weapon. lawsuit a court case The lawsuit was dismissed for lack of evidence. The doctor was accused of malpractice and faced a serious _______. lock an enclosed part of a canal Water rushed in to fill the lock, and the ship was raised to a higher level. The Panama Canal allows each boat through one ____ at a a kind of cloth * wore clothes made of the finest wool gabardine. Military uniforms are usually made of cotton _________. gale a strong wind The tree was uprooted by the fifty- mile-an-hour gale. The boat's tough sails were whipped into tatters by the __ draw a decagon. The ten-sided building is a very interesting architectural example of a _______. fiancee an engaged woman The young man broke his engagement with his fiancee. His beautiful _______ was making lavish plans for their June wedding. gabardine pples at the same time. convulsions violent muscle spasms The sick child's body was shaken by violent convulsions. The ___________ were a symptom of the food poisoning. decagon a ten-sided figure The geometry professor instructed each of his students to|~ennis. Mary has an extraordinary ________ for writing and should consider becoming an author. contraption a gadget Many people regarded Thomas Edison's light bulb as just another contraption. The inventor designed a ___________ which could peel and core aadaptation a change The chameleon's ability to change colors is an example of adaptation to a different environment. This play is an __________ of a novel which was written years ago. aptitude an ability Tracy Austin has a special aptitude for playing tGood dancing music should be at a fast _____. volume a quantity or amount It takes a great volume of water to fill the swimming pool. There was a huge ______ of snow on the ski slopes this winter. of the short food supply. suspense uncertainty The suspense of waiting for thejury's verdict is nerve-wracking. Authors of murder mysteries use ________ to keep their readers interested. tempo a rate of speed That song is usually played at a fast tempo. centage of the class was absent. A large __________ of the population voted in the last election. rations food issued The soldier's food rations during basic training were not very tasty. During times of war almost everyone has to be put on _______ becauseeese omelet for breakfast. I enjoy eating an ______ for dinner as well as for breakfast. parade a procession The Rose Parade is always on New Year's day. There is an old saying that everybody loves a ______. percentage a given part of a hundred A small per____ was the largest house I had ever seen. mutiny rebellion The sailors were so unhappy with conditions aboard ship that the captain feared mutiny. Pirates are notorious for committing acts of ______. omelet beaten eggs, cooked and folded over * made a chtime. magnificence splendor The church altar was breathtaking in its magnificence. The ____________ of her beauty caused men and women alike to gasp in admiration. manor a large estate The old French manor was a charming and beautiful country estate. The ___. hoodoo bad luck The black cat which crossed our path was a sign of hoodoo. The witch doctor said he would put a spell of ______ on me unless I behaved. hypocrite one who pretends virtue I am always true to my word; I am not a hypocrite. That man is a _________ because he never practices what he preaches. illusion a false idea The young man clung to the illusion that he would discover the fountain of youth. The little girl has the ________ that there is a tooth fairy who leaves money under her pillow. ned _______ to do the masonry work on his house. blazer a sport jacket Your new blue blazer looks good on you, *. Steve wore his new plaid ______ to the party. boycott a refusal to buy Are you going to support the farm workers by joining the boycott of graalto singing voice lower than soprano The alto in the quartet had a very lovely voice. The choir leader told me that I was not a soprano but an ____. artisan a skilled workman It takes a true artisan to do such beautiful work with wood. He hired a reknoweaving a tip. zoology the study of animals I plan to study zoology in college and become a veterinarian. I want to take a course in _______ so that I will be better able to understand the nature of animals. to settle down; he wanders around the country from job to job; he is a true ________. wretch a bad person That woman must be a real wretch; she is always screeching at her children. That man is a ______; he left the restaurant without paying his bill or lty different types of coffee? Typing is a skill of amazing _______; once you know how to do it, you will be able to find a job. vagabond a wanderer The little girl felt like a vagabond because her family was always moving from place to place. Tom is unable cars sold in the U.S. tributary an emptying stream The tributary which runs across our property feeds into the Mississippi River. That stream is a _________ which feeds the large river. utility usefulness What is the utility of a gadget which makes twenhis season. The United States sells some of its wheat _______ to Russia. tariff a tax on imports The French government imposed a heavy tariff on all American imported goods. American automobile makers encouraged the President to put a ______ on all foreignlooks like a vast blue _____. realm a kingdom The king traveled throughout his realm to survey the condition of his people. A person's home is his own private _____. surplus an extra quantity The farmers report that there will be a surplus of avocados tbecause he had never before experienced this passion. The audience was moved by the _______ of the highly emotional speech. plane a flat surface Olympic regulations specify that the 100-meter dash must be run on a smooth plane. The ocean is very calm and s a raise to keep their ______ high. obituary a death notice * was happy that the paper did not contain an obituary of any family members. I plan to write my own ________ before I die. passion a strong feeling Mitch was madly in love and slightly puzzled as a memento of her trip to Mexico. Beth gave Doug a ring as a _______ of their long friendship. morale a mental attitude Bob Hope gives performances to U.S. troops all over the world to help boost their morale. The boss decided to give all of his employeeindictment a legal accusation The grand jury handed down an indictment against the young man. The boy faces __________ for auto theft because he went joy riding in a neighbor's car. memento a souvenir Diane brought home a beautiful hand embroidered dress pes? The community staged a _______ to protest the high price of electricity. brocade a fabric woven with raised designs The heavy brocade draperies gave an elegant ambiance to the room. Southern belles wore elegant silk _______ gowns. chasm a deep gap Theabstinence refraining from indulgence The doctor recommended abstinence from all fatty foods. After 20 years of chain smoking, her complete __________ is remarkable. antipodes direct opposites The North Pole and the South Pole are antipodes. Heaven and htarted their long trek up the mountain. She was preparing to embark on a ____ through the Middle East. vanity pride It was vanity that made the balding man wear a hairpiece. Because of my ______, I refuse to leave the house without makeup. nts in American history. The newspaper did a ________ of articles on the television industry. slander a false statement The movie star is suing her agent for slander. I was very upset by a bit of _______ I heard about my friend. trek a journey The hikers ses. sanctuary a place of safety The basement shelter was a sanctuary for the family during the tornado. That little cave in the cliffs would be the best _________ in a downpour. sequence a connected series The Civil War was caused by a long sequence of eveof pottery is the only _______ of what was once a beautiful vase. rigamarole nonsense Why must we go through all this rigamarole just to get our refund? Large universities often put their students through a lot of __________ just to get enrolled in classs. receptacle a container Please put all your trash in the receptacle by the door. A woman's purse often serves as the __________ for her basic necessities. remnant a part left over She sewed a vest from the fabric remnant she had saved. That single chunk in ancient Greece. The exciting _________ was an account of the author's adventures in the jungles of Africa. priority something which comes first Getting good grades is *'s first priority. Getting into a good college is a high ________ for many studentost of her life thinking she is ill; I think she is a _____________. magistrate a judge He is a magistrate in a county court. The policeman was dismissed from the courtroom by the __________. narrative a story The reading passage was a narrative about life kind of sugar Glucose and sucrose are simple sugars found in many of our foods. One of the simple sugars in our bodies is _______. hypochondriac a person with imaginary illnesses Sue often thought she was ill; she was a hypochondriac. That woman spends mMy most remarkable _______ was climbing Mount Everest. foundling a deserted child The foundling was adopted by her new family when she was two months old. The little girl who was discovered by the police in an alley was classified as a _________. glucose afor the _________ of its student body. eloquence fine speaking * spoke with great eloquence on the important issue. Don's _________ has won him many debate trophies. exploit a daring deed The new James Bond movie features his most exciting exploit ever. descendant an offspring My friend * is a descendant of a man who came to America on the Mayflower. Helen is a __________ of two Holocaust survivors. diversity a variety California offers a great diversity of landscapes for the tourist. Our school is noted chasm between the two peaks made the climb more perilous for the men. The continental divide is formed by a long _____. cochlea part of the inner ear The cochlea is the spiral-shaped section of the inner ear. The extremely loud noise injured her _______. ell are _________. buffoon a clown * enjoys clowning around and playing the role of a buffoon. The class _______ was always making jokes and upsetting the students. caries bone and tissue decay Brushing your teeth will help prevent dental caries. The denti consisted of the _____ of Germany, Italy, and Japan. vigilante a self-appointed law enforcer The vigilante, although he had no legal right, was determined to capture the criminal. The _________ caught the man and turned him over to the police. wraith a ghas afraid to enter the cemetery and see the sepulcher of his grandmother. Every year we go to my uncle's _________ and place flowers at his tomb. triad a group of three The triad of young women met three handsome gentlemen. The Axis powers of World War IIr stolen ring. sanctum a sacred place Bethlehem, the city where Jesus was born, is regarded as a holy sanctum by Christians. The inside of a church or temple is a _______ where proper rules of behavior should be observed. sepulcher a grave; a vault Danny wat we could enter the gardens. After I exited from the mansion, I heard the __________ clang down behind me. restitution reimbursement; restoration After the war, the government provided restitution. The insurance company did not provide ___________ for he an expression of approval *'s review of the play contains an enthusiastic plaudit of the star's fine acting talent. The teacher's evaluation was a flattering _______ of my term paper. portcullis a strong gate of iron Our guide raised the portcullis so thd to be sick. The teacher accused the student of being a __________. ordnance military arms The general ordered the soldiers to use their heaviest ordnance. The soldiers lost the battle when their limited ________ could not match that of the enemy. plauditrtain rock stars. lineament outline of a facial feature The lineament of *'s nose was altered by plastic surgery. Susie had inherited the _________ of her mother's protruding chin. malingerer one who avoids work The little boy was a malingerer who pretende in the hidden grotto. The dolphin swam into an underwater ______ to hide himself. idolatry idol worship Some African tribesmen practice idolatry by worshipping several ancient rocks as gods. Some American teenagers practice ________ in their worship of ce house was in need of repair so we hired a ________ to help us. farrier a blacksmith who shoes horses The farrier visits our stables each year to shoe our horses. I took my favorite horse, Misty, to a _______. grotto a cave The runaway slaves found shelter was due to the fact that he could discover nothing that interested him. As his millions increased, Ron's _____ also grew, for nothing his money could buy excited him anymore. factotum a handyman * hired a factotum to do many odd jobs around the house. Thee chemical, he washed the _____ from his test tube. elocution the art of public speaking The actor practiced his elocution before making his entrance. Many actors and actresses go to dramatic arts schools to perfect their _________. ennui boredom His ennuipi River delta has rich and fertile soil. The _____ at the mouth of the Nile has been fought over for centuries. dregs the remains After the maid poured the tea, she rinsed the dregs from the tea pot. After Charles successfully isolated the pure form of thst told me to floss my teeth regularly to prevent dental ______. conifer a tree that bears cones My favorite conifer is the pine. The ground was covered with pine cones which had fallen from the huge _______. delta a deposit of earth and sand The Mississipost The young woman swore that she had seen the wraith of her deceased grandfather. The deserted mansion is said to be haunted by a lonely ______. yokel a country fellow The country yokel did not use proper table manners. The crowded, noisy, big city frightened the _____. rning * had a premonition that a storm was coming. We had a ___________ that our teacher would give us a test today. ravine narrow gorge worn by running water The heavy rain storm created a deep ravine down the side of the mountain. The rushing river creaver go mountain climbing; she has a ______ about high places. precis a brief summary The precis is often the most frequently read section of a technical report. When you finish the book, write a ______, so I will know what it is about. premonition a forewace enjoyed the music so much that they gave the orchestra a standing ovation. The speaker was given a deafening _______ by the enthusiastic audience. phobia an excessive fear She is uncomfortable in a large group; she has a phobia about crowds. Sue will negasoline. The ____ on the merchandise I buy makes it difficult for me to stay within my budget. medley a mixture The rock group played a medley of hits from the 50's. We are having a ______ of vegetables for dinner. ovation enthusiastic applause The audiening the dangerous enemy. frenzy great excitement When Andy's father returned from his long journey, the family was in a state of frenzy. After their team won the game, the fans were in a state of ______. levy a tax No one likes to pay an increased levy on facade of the Washington Monument is awe-inspiring in its simplicity. The building's ______ was covered with bright red paint. fortitude courage in facing pain or trouble He bore the disappointments with fortitude. He showed bravery and _________ when facs repair, the bill will be very high. conflagration a fire The building was a mass of smoldering ashes after the conflagration. The dry brush on California's hills and mountains makes kindling for a _____________. facade the front of a building The marble ory a class or division The tomato is not a vegetable; it actually falls into the fruit category. Put this recipe in the casserole ________ in my recipe file. chassis a framework A good automobile must have a sturdy chassis. Because the car's _______ needd showed his avarice by grabbing all the cookies. All of us are greedy, but we must learn to control our _______. balm an ointment * put some balm on the child's bee sting. After a day at the beach your sunburned skin needs to be covered with ____. categ an excellent view of the city below from the ____ of the mountain. atlas a book of maps My mother always keeps an atlas in her glove compartment. It's a good idea to carry an _____ when you're traveling through unfamiliar territory. avarice greed The chilabyss a deep empty space Riding a mule down the Grand Canyon is frightening; one slip and you will fall into the abyss. We looked down the deep hole into an _____ of darkness. apex the highest point The apex of a triangle is always at the top. There isted a ______ between the two hills. recompense repayment The workers went on strike because they felt they weren't getting enough recompense for their work. If you enjoy a job, the __________ you receive for it is not important. repercussion an aftereffect The extinction of many plants in the area was one repercussion of the battle. He will have to live with the ____________ of his careless act for a long time. secession a formal withdrawal The secession of the South from the Union was the beginning of the, heavy-bladed knife A machete was used to clear a section of the forest. The hunters chopped their way through the dense brush with a _______. mode a way of doing something *'s mode of living changed with the better paying job. The young woman was very to know the definition of _______, peninsula, and archipelago for the test. longevity long life Studies show that people born in Nebraska have set records for longevity. The 100 year old man was often asked for the secret to his _________. machete a largbeautiful and exotic animals. foible a minor weakness One foible of hers was an extreme fondness for candy. A true friend will forgive your little ______. isthmus a thin strip of connecting land The Isthmus of Panama is in Central America. The students had high praise * delivered the eulogy at the funeral. A ______ is spoken or written praise of a person's life and accomplishments. fauna animals in a specific region The book dealt with the flora and fauna of South America. The _____ of Africa includes many c medication The elixir was supposed to cure all ailments. The ______ was sold by a traveling medicine man in the old West. emollient a softener That hand lotion contains a special emollient. The medication contained an _________ to soften the skin. eulogy__ for the musical was excellent and showed off the dancer's skill. dais a raised platform The dais was decorated with red, white, and blue bunting for the political rally. All of the speakers at the banquet were seated on the ____. elixir a sweet alcoholice The shouting of the angry mob produced a cacophony. Bystanders heard the _________ as the screaming fire engines approached the scene of the accident. choreography a plan for a dance Choreography is an important aspect of musical theater. The __________cribed iron supplements to treat her anemia. A disease resulting from iron deficiency is called ______. bier a coffin The flag-draped bier was carried by the pallbearers. The ____ was covered with flowers for the funeral. cacophony a harsh sound; dissonanaltercation an angry dispute The two neighbors were involved in a loud altercation over the issue of tree trimming. The two boys were sent to the principal because of their ___________ on the playground. anemia a deficiency in the blood Sue's doctor preslaugh. zygote a fertilized egg The zygote is a very early form of life. The union of egg and sperm is a ______. g, hoping to speak privately with the president. It was hard to say goodbye to all my friends at the ___________ of my visit. witticism a clever remark Each witticism that Bob Hope made brought laughs from the crowd. The comedian's _________ made everyone e War Between the States. The South's _________ from the Union was not tolerated by the North. tedium boredom * disliked the tedium of factory work. The ______ of this job makes me sleepy. termination the finish * stayed after the termination of the meetinfashionable and dressed in a stylish ____. nepotism favoritism shown to relatives The man would have hired his nephew, but he did not want to be accused of nepotism. It was a clear case of ________ when Mr. Jones hired his underqualified brother for the job. notary an official who certifies documents Jane's mother is a notary at the bank. We must have a ______ verify our signatures on this paper. optometrist an eye doctor The offices of the optometrist and the dentist were side by side. I have an appointm The mountain climber used fissures in the rock to get footholds for climbing. The _______ in the parking lot was caused by a recent earthquake. fracas a noisy dispute The disagreement quickly turned into a major fracas. She could not sleep because ofplot twist, the __________ of the movie was surprising. edifice large or imposing building The old Gothic church was a beautiful edifice. The architect was commissioned to design an imposing _______ for the new courthouse. fissure narrow opening; cleft deference respect Out of deference to his teacher, he yielded the floor. In _________ to his father, he agreed to the plan. denouement the final conclusion of a drama The denouement of the play was puzzling to many of the viewers. Because of the final his problem. After much __________, the judge arrived at his decision. condiments spices or seasonings for food Cajun cooking is distinctive because of the special condiments it uses. Special __________ and sauces were on sale at the gourmet food store.ot produce the proper credentials. clemency mercy; leniency The judge showed clemency in sentencing the prisoner. The lawyer pleaded for ________ for his client. cogitation deep thought; meditation After days of cogitation, he arrived at a solution to her avocation. Sometimes he seems to be more interested in his _________ than in his career. charlatan one who pretends to be an expert The charlatan was posing as a physician in the hospital. We suspected that the man was a _________ when he could naegis a shield, protecting influence, or power At one time, Great Britain had many nations under its aegis. The conference on world health was held under the _____ of the United Nations. avocation a hobby She is not a professional musician; singing isarticular tenet of the church. Pacifism is a major _____ of the Quakers. as *. The performer was the _________ of an Oscar for the best supporting actor. repertoire a group of songs The barbershop quartet had an extensive repertoire. The soprano had quite a varied __________. tenet a doctrine; dogma He did not agree with that pout _________; it has not been tried before. prelate a high-ranking church figure The pope is the prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. The visiting _______ was an Episcopalian bishop. recipient one who receives something The recipient of the scholarship wdary The oil well was located on the periphery of their land. The _________ of the lawn was bordered with a low hedge. precedent an act which justifies a later one If we make an exception to the rule it may set a dangerous precedent. That technique is withent with the ___________ tomorrow to have my eyes tested. pendant an ornament which hangs on a chain The children gave their mother a beautiful pendant for her birthday. She wore her medal as a _______ on a chain around her neck. periphery the outside boun the ______ in the apartment upstairs. harbinger a forerunner; a herald The first robin is thought to be a harbinger of spring. The dark clouds were a _________ for the storm to come. infraction a breaking of a law or rule That penalty was too severe for such a minor infraction of the rules. The referee assessed a five-yard penalty for the __________ of the rule. labyrinth a maze; a series of intricate passageways The tunnels under the office building formed a labyrinth. She found the layout of thed how to _____ dangerous traps. banish to send away The queen threatened to banish him from the kingdom if he failed. The teacher will ______ you from her classroom if you do not behave. caress to touch lovingly * loved to caress and pet the new litter ors. attack to begin a fight The general commanded the men not to attack the island. We should not ______ them unless they threaten us first. avoid to keep away from We tried to avoid getting wet when we walked along the beach. The smart old deer has learneabsorb to soak up Many people lie on the beach to absorb the sun's rays. That sponge should ______ all of the milk you just spilled. admire to like I respect and admire my parents a great deal. You must ______ him because you often mention his good manne_ that he worked on the campaign for long hours without pay. midnight, I must listen to my father's tirade. When the project was delayed, the manager burst into an angry ______. zealot a fanatic; one excessively devoted to a cause The early religious zealots were ready to die for their cause. He was such a _____t enough to support the family. subterfuge underhanded evasion; trickery They resorted to subterfuge to get into the area which was off limits. What kind of __________ did the criminals use? tirade lengthy speech or outburst Every time I get home after stand your reticence to testify against your brother. You must overcome your _________ if you are to become a successful public speaker. stipend regular payment; salary She received a small stipend for her work at the library. His weekly _______ was no impatient because the _____ was moving so slowly. reproof blame; censure The teacher's reproof was intended to change the student's behavior. I don't think I deserved that _______ from my mother. reticence tendency to be silent or reserved I can underill, or daring Greg was eager to demonstrate his prowess on the football field. The soldier's military _______ was detailed in his biography. queue a file of people waiting in line The queue for the popular movie was more than two blocks long. He becameety were all interested in ornithology. Bob's mother bought him a book on ___________. platitude trite or commonplace statement The speech was filled with dull platitudes. Begin your paper with an original thought, not a _________. prowess strength, sk building to be a confusing _________. levity lack of seriousness Levity is not appropriate in the courtroom. Because of her sense of humor, the teacher often used ______ in her classroom. ornithology the study of birds The members of the Audubon Socif puppies. Female monkeys usually tenderly ______ their young babies. cling to hold on tightly Cling tightly to the raft so you won't fall in the river. Static electricity will make the garment _____ to your legs. compel to force You can not compel me to jump off the high diving board if I don't want to do it. He could not ______ the active little puppy to stay in his box. conceal to hide John tried to conceal his pet snake from his mother. My mother always tries to _______ my birthday presents from me. decor. I always _______ my father and get his advice before I write a paper. defend to guard against attack The cavalry was trained to defend the fort against attack. The hen tried to ______ herself by pecking the farmer's hand. discourage to lessen hope Stogether You can compress the cotton balls and fit more into each box. I will glue and then tightly ________ the two pieces of wood in order to join them together. consult to ask advice You might want to consult your teacher about where to find a good tutmust _______ all the ingredients carefully to make a moist cake. complicate to make more difficult You will complicate matters if you try to solve the problem that way. By taking on so many projects, you will only __________ your life. compress to squeeze I just heard. bleach to make whiter I had to bleach my pants to get all of the dirt out of them. The sun can ______ brown hair until it becomes blond. combine to join together The mad scientist planned to combine the chemicals to create an explosion. You accomplish to finish I hope to accomplish all my work by the end of next week. You will not __________ anything unless you set your mind to it. amuse to make smile * can amuse us for hours by telling stories. I will _____ you by telling a very funny jokel miss my old friends and _____ to see them again. ou light that match. vow to promise seriously I vow that I will never tell another lie. Do you ___ to keep this a secret forever? yearn to desire something very much Won't you yearn to see your little puppy while you are on vacation? When I move away I wilo take by force My opponent tried to seize the basketball from my hands. Be careful, or he will _____ the football right out of your arms. singe to burn slightly Take care or that candle will singe your bangs. Be careful not to _____ your fingertips when yn's car was not fast enough to pursue the Porsche. Maria could not ______ her friend through the crowd. recline to lie back My dad likes to recline on the couch after a long day at work. I like to sit on the floor and _______ against a huge pillow. seize the brand new paint job on his car. The doctor promised that the tiny scar would not ___ the boy's appearance. obtain to get; to achieve * would like to obtain a camping permit. I want to ______ a good score on that test. pursue to chase after The policema on an airplane is not scary; you have no reason to _____ it. hoard to store up secretly Please don't hoard the candy; you should share it with everyone. Debbie likes to _____ her jewels in a secret hiding place. mar to damage Mr. Olsen tried not to mar torate to make pretty My mom hired a professional interior designer to decorate our house. The baker likes to ________ birthday cakes and make them very fancy. dread to fear greatly I dread sleeping without a light on because I am afraid of the dark. Ridinghe tried to discourage him from climbing over the rocks. Tim would never __________ the boy from trying his hardest. dramatize to act out * will dramatize several of Shakespeare's comedies. These three actors are so talented that they can _________ any scene. equip to supply I will equip you with a new set of luggage for your journey. You need to _____ yourself with a strong rope, special shoes and spikes before you go rock climbing. expand to make larger The balloon will expand if you blow air into it. Me; to err is human. No one is perfect; we all ___ at some point. exclude to leave out It would not be nice to exclude only one classmate from your party. Let's invite all the neighbors; don't _______ anyone. hoist to lift The workers will hoist the bricks tppy. I will _______ my grandmother when she comes to see me today. endorse to approve John will endorse his best friend for president. The fans did not _______ the player for the all-star team this year. err to make a mistake Don't worry about your mistake will _______ in you. deserve to be worthy of You deserve a treat for studying so hard. You _______ to be president of our club because you have worked so diligently for the past two years. embrace to hug When I get home I will run in and embrace my new puhis issue. combat to fight The police must combat crime in the cities. Batman and Robin work for justice; they ______ the work of hoodlums. confide to tell as a secret Girls sometimes confide in their best friends. By telling you something very personal, Iadjourn to end The meeting will adjourn at 8 o'clock. If Joan has to be back by 6:00, the meeting had better _______ at 5:30. clarify to explain * tried to clarify the answer so we could understand it. I will do everything I can to _______ my stand on tand then ______ whenever they please. showed his students how to simplify the problem. The professor had to ________ his vocabulary so that the kindergartener could understand him. vanish to disappear The magician claims that he will vanish right before our eyes. Supposedly, ghosts can appear nervous. Julie's knees began to ______ when she gave her speech. recall to remember Marci has an excellent memory and can always recall everything she reads. I don't ______ his name, but I do remember meeting him. simplify to make easier The math teacher fe. postpone to put off until later Since there is a test tomorrow, * will have to postpone going to the movies. You must try not to ________ your work because you might run out of time. quiver to shake His voice tends to quiver and quake when he becomeshat he would teach us how to navigate a sailboat. Nancy did not ________ the boat very well; we capsized in the bay. pledge to promise Every morning school children pledge allegiance to the flag. The bridegroom will ______ to love, honor and cherish his wital will ______ when it is warm and contract when it is cool. identify to recognize Would you be able to identify him in a large crowd? His bright green pants and bright pink shirt will make him easy to ________. navigate to guide a ship The man told us to the top of the new building. The boys tried to _____ the raft up onto the dock. hurl to throw forcefully * likes to watch the pitcher hurl the ball over home plate. Billy has a rock in his hand; I hope he does not ____ it. migrate to move to another place Whales migrate from the Bering Sea to Baja California. The Gold Rush caused thousands to _______ to California. persuade to win over Let's persuade the teacher not to give us any homework. I can always ________ my mother to drive me to the library. quline the child who broke the windows. The children had a difficult time trying to __________ the dog. duplicate to copy Please go to the copy machine and duplicate this letter for me. That artist is an expert forger and he can _________ great works of art d him to ________ his intake of fatty foods. depose to put out of office * filed a petition to depose the corrupt mayor. The bright new candidate will most likely ______ the incumbent candidate. discipline to punish The parents found it necessary to disciphe students will congregate in the courtyard for the flag salute. In San Francisco, protesters often __________ in Union Square. decrease to become less If you peek ahead at the last page, it will decrease your pleasure in reading the book. The doctor urgealculate what I owe you? Julie was always stuck with the chore of having to _________ the waiter's tip. coddle to treat tenderly Sometimes it is necessary to coddle a person who is ill. Parents can not always ______ their children. congregate to assemble Tawn tomorrow. The sharks were readying to _______ the poor wounded whale. bicker to quarrel The children often bicker with their brothers and sisters. "Please don't ______ with me," said the teacher to an unruly student. calculate to figure out Will you can unsuccessful attempt to _________ his assailant. balk to stubbornly refuse Children sometimes balk at brushing their teeth. Do you ____ at answering questions aloud in class? besiege to surround to capture The army regiment will besiege the enemy at dadvance to move ahead You will advance in your school work if you have a good vocabulary. The teacher would not _______ him a grade because he had not learned how to read. apprehend to catch The police are working to apprehend the criminal. The man made he starting time will not remain constant; it will ____ from week to week. wither to dry up; to shrivel The plants will wither in the hot sun. The crops are starting to ______ because there has been so little rain. worried that it would _______ our windshield. tolerate to put up with My mother will not tolerate much noise. The teacher did not ________ any funny business; she threw Kenny out of the class. vary to change Your test scores will vary from test to test. Terrors on my test. resume to continue * will resume studying for the test. After the strike, the workers were able to ______ their jobs. shatter to break into pieces The window will shatter if it is hit too hard. The hail was the size of golf balls and weibble to argue pointlessly The children always quibble over who can eat the most popcorn. Jim and Jon always _______ over which television show to watch. rectify to correct It will be necessary to rectify your error. My teacher always makes me _______ the perfectly. establish to set up * will establish a new procedure for our meetings. The fraternity attempted to _________ a new tradition of sponsoring a fund-raising dance for charity. forfeit to lose as a penalty We will forfeit the baseball game if we don't have at least nine players. Bjorn Borg was forced to _______ a world tennis match because of a leg injury. ignite to set on fire That pile of oily rags could ignite easily; it is a fire hazard. Fields of dry grass can ______ from just one burning cigaree points. flounder to struggle awkwardly The inexperienced dancer tried not to flounder through the intricate steps of the new dance. The horses had to ________ through the slippery, muddy stream. imperil to put in danger A gas leak could imperil the entiof the absent officer. He will _______ all of his responsibilities quite efficiently. falter to hesitate The little boy did not falter when answering the difficult questions. The debate coach advised us not to ______ when making a response, or we would losllegal for anyone else to do it for you. engulf to swallow up The tidal wave threatened to engulf the entire beach community. The surfer looked up just as a six foot wave was about to ______ him. execute to carry out * was appointed to execute the duties athlete for the rest of the season. The skier fell and twisted her leg; the injury will _______ her for months. endorse to sign the back of a check The bank teller reminded me to endorse the back of the check. You must _______ that check yourself; it is iadminister to manage Part of a teacher's responsibility is to administer her classroom well. It is difficult for parents to __________ both the affairs of a household and an office. disable to restrict, limit, or incapacitate That injury may disable thetrouble if you violate your curfew. The judge urged the prisoners never to _______ the law again. weld to join together In order to repair the chair, we must first weld the frame together. I paid the mechanic $20 to ____ the muffler back onto my car. fort to _______ their belongings after the flood. transmit to send Christy wants to learn how to transmit messages in Morse code. You can ________ the latest information to me on a computerized Telex machine. violate to break a law You will get into ble at our favorite restaurant. retrieve to get back Go to the lost-and-found to retrieve your sweater. She will never be able to ________ her stolen purse. salvage to save from loss We managed to salvage some things from the fire. The couple made every efr had to _______ the land into equal parcels. react to respond to * will always react to a compliment by blushing. I can never predict how my sister will _____. reserve to keep back We will reserve some wood for winter. We always try to _______ the same tants will necessitate getting more chairs for the classroom. The sharp increase in inflation will ___________ an increase in wages. portion to divide into shares Please portion the inheritance so that each child gets an equal share of the money. The surveyotte ash. inoculate to vaccinate The nurse will inoculate the children with a serum to protect them from mumps. It is necessary to _________ travelers against diseases they might get in a foreign country. necessitate to cause to be needed Having extra studere neighborhood. The women were instructed not to _______ themselves by walking alone at night. intensify to make stronger The rock musician turned on another amplifier to intensify the sound. The painter added a darker shade of purple to _________ the color of the violets in her painting. monopolize to control exclusively I believe it is unfair for one company to destroy all competition and monopolize an industry. In a democracy, no one man is able to __________ governmental power. mutilate to disfigure Plble to _________ to the heat. articulate to speak distinctly Please articulate clearly so that everyone can understand you. A good speaker will __________ well so that everyone can understand. avert to turn aside; to prevent If you see that horror movie, abhor to detest I abhor violence in any form. I _____ scary films because they give me nightmares. acclimate to become accustomed If you move to Denver, your body will acclimate itself to the higher altitude. Six months after moving to Phoenix, Rex was arant to justify Nothing could warrant such rudeness. His remark did not _______ such an angry response. thing as daring as sky diving? Mike is the brave, courageous type who would _______ his life to save the boy. veto to reject Congress believes that the President will veto the new law. The bill was altered so that the President would not ____ it again. warsame feelings. testify to give evidence The fifth amendment states that no person must testify against himself. Criminals who _______ against other criminals are sometimes partially excused for their wrongdoing. venture to dare Would you venture to do someabulary. I started taking vitamins to __________ my inadequate diet. sympathize to share another's feelings He could not sympathize with me because he could not understand my feelings. Marcia could always __________ with her friend because they shared the r to burn slowly * left the coals to smolder and burn themselves out in the fireplace. The campfire was not completely extinguished, so the wood continued to _______. supplement to add to Looking up and learning new words will greatly supplement your vocore. The young travelers planned to ______ from one country to another. rustle to make a whispering sound The women wore petticoats under their dresses which would rustle when they moved. I love to hear the leaves ______ when the soft breezes blow. smoldet study hard. purify to make clean In most Latin American countries you must purify the water before you drink it. My father will ______ the dirty pool water before we go swimming. ramble to wander The puppy loved to ramble around the neighborhood and exple Trees will petrify into smooth, beautiful rocks under certain conditions. The bird seemed to _______ as the snake drew nearer. progress to go ahead It is your turn to roll the dice and progress the correct number of spaces. To ________ in school, one musot to ______ people; she disliked hurting other peoples' feelings. originate to cause to be *'s brilliant first novel could originate a new style of writing. Did the Impressionist school of painting _________ with Monet or Renoir? petrify to turn into stonease be careful not to mutilate that paper; it has many important numbers written on it. If that boy parks his car in the front yard, he will ________ the lawn. offend to hurt the feelings of You will not offend me by telling the truth. She always tried nyou may have to avert your eyes during the worst moments. John, a good driver, was able to _____ the automobile accident. capsize to overturn If you stand up in a canoe, you may cause it to capsize. The high seas caused the dinghy to _______. concentrate tabet to help one do something wrong It is illegal to abet someone who is committing a crime. Do not ____ him in performing that dangerous action; let him do it on his own. bandy to throw back and forth The coach told us to bandy the ball around awhile toshould _____ the right of way to the car on the right. examine The government will survey the land before it is offered for sale. The newspaper will ______ the members of the committee to determine their feelings. yield to surrender I think I will yield to temptation and eat another donut. The car on the left vote to sanction new sports for the competition. The government will not ________ the building of bombs by private organizations. sojourn to visit briefly We will sojourn in Italy this summer. They will _______ in four countries during August. survey to s after George and his friends raided our cupboard. ruffle to annoy The teacher was quite calm, and it was difficult to ruffle her. Max, our puppy, does his best but simply can not ______ Fred, our cool cat. sanction to authorize The Olympic committee musturse to pay back If you will buy all the supplies for the project, the club will reimburse you. Buy that ball, and I will _________ you tomorrow. replenish to resupply We must replenish our firewood before winter comes. We had to _________ our food supplieilder His strange behavior seems to mystify all his friends. Spirits and wizards _______ me. procrastinate to put off; to delay People who procrastinate too much never get the job done. The project is due in a week, so I had better not _____________. reimbmetimes ______ their younger sisters by pinching and punching. infuriate to make angry One way to infuriate Robert is to totally ignore him. Older sisters often _________ everyone in the family by using the bathroom for an hour each morning. mystify to bewthe dog to ________ it. gesticulate to make gestures Do you gesticulate when you talk? Bill is a very animated actor; he tends to ___________ a lot. harass to torment Don't harass your little brother while he is trying to do his homework. Older brothers so cheerful * will tell a few jokes and this will enliven the party. Music always works to _______ a dull evening. excavate to dig out An archaeologist must excavate the remains of former civilizations. Because the bone was buried deep, it took an hour for ________ the star player from quitting the team. emancipate to free During his term as President, Abraham Lincoln acted to emancipate the slaves. Machines such as the dishwasher and microwave oven helped to __________ women from housework. enliven to makek in the bottom of the ninth. devise to invent * tried to devise a type of grass that would never need mowing. Eric will ______ a strategy that can win. dissuade to persuade not to do Perhaps * can dissuade them from their dangerous plan. We must try to know that it is true. Molly did not bother to __________ the bully's statements, although she knew they were false. crescendo to increase in loudness Please crescendo on the last line of the song. The crowd's cheering will _________ if the Dodgers come baco bring together; to intensify If we all concentrate our efforts on this project, we can complete it within a week. The population in Japan tends to ___________ around Tokyo. contradict to assert the opposite Please don't contradict what I just said; you warm up before the game. Ricky asked his father to _____ the football with him for a few minutes. beguile to trick Don't let his honest face beguile you; he is really a crook. My brother likes to _______ me into believing all sorts of fantastic stories h_____ a definite separation of power between the President and Vice President. tantalize to tempt teasingly How can you tantalize me with an invitation to the movies when you know I have to study? The little girl would _________ the dog by waving a bone ate state of California. The government of the United States was designed so that individual states could not ______ from the union. stipulate to arrange definitely The new contract will stipulate a ten percent increase in pay. The new constitution must ____the company sent him another bill. repudiate to reject I hope that * will not repudiate my arguments. I was afraid the witness would _________ my client's testimony. secede to withdraw There is a rumor that the city of Los Angeles wants to secede from th I do not _______ to be an expert on computers, but I will try to help you with your program. remit to send back I am sending you the bill in the mail; please remit payment as soon as possible. Jim forgot to _____ a check for his magazine subscription so a lot Please don't prate; I am trying to concentrate on some important reading. Caroline loves to _____ for hours about the different boys she's dating. profess to lay claim to He would not profess guilt for the crime which everyone knew he had committed.competitors from the race to win the World Cup. pervade to spread throughout Don't put on too much perfume or the smell will pervade the entire house. The blazing flames threatened to _______ the forest and set the entire wilderness on fire. prate to talk inimize the risks of their climb. Congress will try to pass legislation to ________ the National debt. oust to force out The bright young politician should be able to oust the senile senator from office. The talented soccer team was determined to ____ all ing silk scarf. inter to bury The military will inter the soldiers' remains at the famous Punch Bowl War Memorial in Hawaii. The sailor's wife will _____ his body on a mountain overlooking the ocean. minimize to reduce The hikers took many precautions to mo whip Huck Finn's drunken father would flay him. The pirate captain would ____ a sailor who disobeyed him. gird to belt The young warriors would gird themselves with ammunition before a battle. The young dancer will ____ her waist with a beautiful, flowIt will take a long time to ______ the damage and destruction caused by the earthquake. eschew to avoid If you want to stay thin, you must eschew rich foods. You must not purposely ______ his company, or he will notice and be hurt by your behavior. flay tng the teacher for a higher grade. dilate to expand *'s eyes dilate when the light dims. The bull will ______ his nostrils when he becomes angered by the bullfighter. efface to rub out It will take decades to efface the terrible memories of World War II. s for the fruit stand. From all of the qualified applicants, the deans must ____ a small percentage for admission. demean to humble The young prince would not demean himself by taking a job which required hard labor. You should not ______ yourself by beggie creates. chastise to punish Please don't chastise him for spilling his milk; it was an accident. My parents will ________ me if I don't get home on time. cull to sort out; to select *, will you please sort through the strawberries and cull the best one him from her high chair. thwart to hinder; to frustrate You should never allow a lack of money to thwart your plans. Although he tried everything in his power, he could not ______ his enemy. transpose to interchange If you transpose those paragraphs, your paper will make much more sense. Be careful not to _________ those two pages when stapling them together. undulate to move in a wavelike manner Most waterbeds undulate whenever anyone sits down on them. A belly dancer must be able to ________ her body. inue to _________ the department store that is downtown. placate to soothe or pacify * tried to placate the boy who had been offended. Sally tried to _______ her angry parents by cleaning the house. pontificate to speak in a pompous manner The mayor tendste to remove; to clear out of the way The teacher tried to obviate the hazards from the play area. No matter how hard we try we cannot _______ all the danger from our lives. patronize to be a regular customer of We patronize the local stores. She will conter through the park. The old man likes to _______ up and down the street. objurgate to scold harshly The teacher will objurgate her students if they fail to turn in their homework. It is difficult to _________ a child with such innocent-looking eyes. obviart, his attorney will _________ to help save him from a prison sentence. lionize to treat as very important When the astronauts return, everyone will lionize them. Many women _______ the handsome actor. meander to wander aimlessly The child likes to meandion. expiate to make amends for He hopes to expiate his idleness by working hard now. Harold wants to _______ his wrong doings by volunteering for charity work. intercede to plead in behalf of another My mother is always willing to intercede for me. In cou dote on their grandchildren. Some parents ____ on their children and spoil them with too much attention. emote to speak with emotion The actress must emote with lots of energy. It was difficult for the television actor to _____ in the live theatre productill _______ to another committee chairman. disseminate to spread The missionary worked to disseminate his religious beliefs among the natives. The teacher tried to ___________ new ideas to her students. dote to be overly fond of Some grandmothers like todness of The vandals might desecrate the church. You might _________ the tomb if you open it. devolve to transfer duties If the President dies, his duties and responsibilities will devolve to the Vice-President. When Ann resigns from the club, her duties wd. She tried to ______ why the machine worked the way it did. denude to strip Do not allow the campers to denude the natural beauty of the forest. You will have to ______ the log of its bark before it can be made into lumber. desecrate to violate the sacrehe dishonest man was always trying to __________ the law. congeal to become solid The pudding began to congeal when it cooled. The gelatin salad will _______ in the refrigerator. deduce to figure out You can deduce the answer if you try the addition methoaccrue to come about or increase Interest will accrue on the money you put in your savings account. Your ability to play the piano will ______ as you continue to practice. circumvent to go around; to avoid * always managed to circumvent the opposition. T to pontificate on the merits of his administration. of his administration. My father tends to ___________ when he presents a toast. preponderate to be greater than something else The good in their motives will preponderate over the bad. Idleness must not ____________ over industriousness or progress will cease. recant to publicly denounce one's belief Galileo was forced to recant his theory that the earth revolves around the sun. When the professor realizes his error, he will ______ his theory. reciprocatepeaker tried to warm up the crowd and __________ himself by telling them stories and jokes. inhibit to check or restrain Don't let shyness inhibit you from making new friends. I think we can _______ the spread of the disease with this therapy. laud to praiext Friday to immunize preschoolers against measles. If you get a puncture wound, you may need a booster shot to ________ you against tetanus. ingratiate to work into favor with another The man tried to ingratiate himself by buying the girl presents. The se church for worship. To _________ is a sign of reverence in worship. gyrate to move in a circle The audience watched the dancers gyrate and twirl. The little boy watched his top ______ and spin. immunize to protect against disease There will be a clinic n to ___________. fell to knock down; to cut down The loggers worked hard to fell the trees in the forest. The lumberjack entered a contest to see how fast he could ____ a tree. genuflect to kneel The faithful woman remembered to genuflect as she entered the; tell me exactly what he said. She was trying to __________ by using those misleading terms. extemporize to speak without preparation * is comfortable with public speaking and loves to extemporize. He was a popular after dinner speaker, often called upon_______ it before the big tennis match. elucidate to make clear; to explain I hope the teacher will elucidate further so that I can understand these directions. Please ask the witness to _________ or explain. equivocate to purposely mislead Don't equivocathealthy person, the blood will coagulate quickly after a cut. Hemophilia is a disease in which the blood fails to _________ properly. dissipate to scatter wastefully Don't dissipate your resources by spending money foolishly. Conserve your energy; don't __xercise regularly so that your muscles will not _______ or waste away. caulk to make watertight We must caulk the boat before we take it out this weekend. What will you use to _____ around the sink to make it watertight? coagulate to thicken and clot In a abase to humiliate He feels bad about failing the test; don't abase him by talking about it. It is not necessary to _____ and humiliate the witness with further questioning. atrophy to waste away Muscles will atrophy if they are not used for some time. E to ________ their parents. e dead. utilize to make use of You should utilize your talents or you will lose them. We should _______ our nation's excess food to feed the hungry. venerate to regard with deep respect Someday he will venerate his teacher. It is important for the children to give something in return * wants to reciprocate for Harry's good deed. I like to do favors for people who will ___________. resurrect to bring back to life It will be difficult to resurrect our previous plan. The preacher claimed he could _________ thse The principal will laud *'s accomplishments at the assembly tomorrow. The booster club will ____ the football team for their winning season. mince to cut up into small pieces Don't forget to mince the onion for the chili. She will _____ the vegetables so that her baby can eat them easily. ostracize to exclude Don't ostracize the new boy; make him feel welcome. The man just paroled from jail was afraid that people would _________ him and not welcome him back. perorate to speak at length Our tea the witness helped to exculpate the man on trial. Though accusations had been made, he hoped to _________ himself. expunge to erase or rub out Part of the testimony was expunged, or stricken from the record. The history textbook editor chose to ______ to _______ criticism of himself by blaming someone else. exacerbate to make worse; to aggravate His health problems were exacerbated by his heavy smoking. Don't __________ the situation by starting a fight. exculpate to free from blame The testimony ofew main dish. convene to meet for a purpose; to assemble Congress convenes once a year. Our club will _______ on Friday to elect new officers. deflect to bend; to change the course of The quarterback's pass was deflected by the defensive player. He trieden tried to cajole their mother into letting them stay up late. Don't try to ______ me into changing my mind. concoct to mix a variety of ingredients He concocted a drink with seven different fruit juices. The chef's challenge was to _______ a superb nl on the brave soldier. The woman planned to ______ a generous gift upon each of her children. burnish to polish The silver teapot was burnished until it shone. If you _______ the copper, it becomes more beautiful. cajole to coax; to wheedle The childr ey plans to _______ the suspect tomorrow. augment to increase He augmented his earnings by getting a second job. We tried to _______ the size of the club by offering a discount on membership fees. bestow to give; to confer The President bestowed a medaallege to assert or declare The man alleged that his car had been stolen. The prosecution will ______ that the crime was premeditated. arraign to bring before a court; to accuse The suspect was arraigned on a charge of grand theft. The district attornJones has offered to __________ the cost of the symphony concert. yaw to change course or direction The sailor acted to correct his course when his boat began to yaw. A sudden gust of wind caused the boat to ___ to the left. a wound together The wound was severe, and the physician had to suture it. One of the skills a surgeon must learn is to ______ neatly and quickly. underwrite to agree to finance Large corporations often underwrite cultural events as a public service. Dr. ramedics worked to ___________ the accident victim. simulate to falsely give the appearance of The stage set for the play was designed to simulate a street in New York City. It is possible to ________ a diamond with a less expensive stone. suture to stitch your semester grade. ratify to approve We need three more votes to ratify that bill. Several states have failed to ______ the Equal Rights Amendment. resuscitate to revive * took life-saving classes and learned how to resuscitate a drowning victim. The pacher likes to perorate on the benefits of neatness. The politician will ________ for hours on the merits of his term in office. peruse to read carefully Peruse the question before you answer it. The teacher will ______ your final essay before deciding upon_ any reference to Benedict Arnold. gambol to skip or jump about joyfully The children love to gambol in the park. The little puppies liked to ______ about the yard. grimace to twist or distort the face She grimaced in pain as she tried to walk with a broken ankle. His extreme nervousness was revealed by the _______ on his face. hibernate to spend the winter in a dormant state Some animals hibernate, or sleep, for the entire winter. Animals such as woodchucks and bears often _________ for the winter. slander The candidate tended to vilify his opponent at every turn. Some people are apt to ______ whatever government is in power. . People love to _______ through the park on Sunday afternoons. suffuse to spread through Her face was suffused with color because she was so embarrassed. The odor of the skunk will _______ throughout the whole area quickly. vilify to speak evil of; to to refill; to keep supplied You must replenish your bank account if you want to continue to write checks. Please _________ the clean towels in the linen closet. saunter to stroll aimlessly She sauntered through the shopping mall, but she bought nothinge mayor will __________ the new city policies at the press conference today. rejuvenate to make young and vigorous again She was rejuvenated by the relaxing vacation. They hoped to __________ their relationship by spending more time together. replenishf Don't procrastinate! Do your homework right now. If you _____________, the task will only become more difficult. promulgate to proclaim officially; to put into effect The student council promulgated new guidelines for election of class officers. Thane pilot was forced to ________ fuel in the emergency situation. mitigate to make less severe; to relieve She took aspirin to mitigate some of her painful symptoms. A cool breeze can ________ the heat of a summer day. procrastinate to delay; to put ofimbibe to drink, especially alcohol He imbibed champagne freely during the victory celebration. If you ______ too much liquor, you may become ill. jettison to throw overboard; to cast off They were forced to jettison cargo to lighten the ship. The airpl