Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out, but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. confused, austere, poor, erudite, inane, hard, destitute, slovenly, unkempt, dumb, inhospitable, educated, freezing. The banker lost not just his opulent mansion and cars, but all of his friends, too, leaving him truly broke and sleeping on park benches. Better word: _____

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in the following sentence. All of the possible choices for thr sentence below have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other.

Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson.

exciting

sneaky

extreme

acme

utilitarian

awkward

fun

disguised

unwieldy

useful

Jeremy's functional van dependably gets him from point A to point B; it hauls six passengers comfortably, and it will never be stolen because it is the ugliest vehicle on the street.

Better word: __________________________________________

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. harry, dour, perfect, frightening, tough, smart, ask, revenge, interrogate, rage, hatred, incisive, bothered, formidable. Charlotte's twenty years of experience as a head chef made her a[n] scary competitor in the iron skillet contest. Better word: ________

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. anger, move, intrudes, choice, gambit, bare, destruction, blight, enmity, stark, trouble, attacks, arrived. The last of the soldiers knew that the escape plan was a dangerous procedure with a slim chance of success, but it was their only hope to survive. Better word: ______

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. anger, move, intrudes, choice, gambit, bare, destruction, blight, enmity, stark, trouble, attacks, arrived. A deep tension between the brothers prevented them from talking to each other for several years. Better word: ______

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions. but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say. "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. ostentatious, corny, felonious, brilliant, important, devoured, skinny, decorated, ignored, horrible, cadaverous, nibbled, beautiful, demented, fashionable. Bones protruded from the rescued girl's slim face and torso, making it obvious that she had not eaten in weeks. Better word: ______

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. vindictive, inconsiderate, unprincipled, candid, positive, attribute, venal, loud, harsh, sure, adamant, blame, noisy, blunt. The county government was so dishonest that you couldn't even schedule an appointment with the sheriff without bribing the secretary. Better word: _____

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. harry, dour, perfect, frightening, tough, smart, ask, revenge, interrogate, rage, hatred, incisive, bothered, formidable. Rather than speaking in generic terms and vague examples, the teacher provided keen explanations to which students could relate at a personal level. Better word: ________

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. harry, dour, perfect, frightening, tough, smart, ask, revenge, interrogate, rage, hatred, incisive, bothered, formidable. If the player's irritable look was any indicator, then the team had just failed to win what should have been an easy district title. Better word: ________

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. outdoor, sorry, conquers, cleared, plebeian, unforgiving, angry, vindicated, vindictive, remorseful, common, subjugates, rules, absolved, condemned. The gang lures runaway teenagers to its compound and then represses the victims, forcing them to engage in illegal, illicit activities for which the gang gets paid. Better word: _____

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions. but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say. "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. ostentatious, corny, felonious, brilliant, important, devoured, skinny, decorated, ignored, horrible, cadaverous, nibbled, beautiful, demented, fashionable. Jill fell that the police should spend more time investigating mean crimes than writing traffic citations. Better word; _____

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. disabused, dogmatic, emaciated, subservient, divulged, experienced, attentive, uncovered, compliant, administered, informed, docile, bossy, skinny. The professor wanted his submissive students to learn how to think and not simply agree with everything he said. Better word: _____

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. anger, move, intrudes, choice, gambit, bare, destruction, blight, enmity, stark, trouble, attacks, arrived. Alex and Cassie become frustrated when Alex's uninvited brother intervenes during their recording sessions. Better word: ______

Choose a word to replace the italicized word in each sentence. All of the possible choices for each sentence have similar definitions, but the correct answer will have a connotation that best suits the context. For example, the words "delete," "destroy," and "obliterate" all mean "to remove or wipe out," but no one would ever say, "I destroyed the name from the document." The correct choice will be the word that has the best specific meaning and does not render the sentence awkward in tone or content. When choices seem close, look for a clue in the context that makes one choice better than the other. Note that the correct answer is not always the primary vocabulary word from the lesson. vindictive, inconsiderate, unprincipled, candid, positive, attribute, venal, loud, harsh, sure, adamant, blame, noisy, blunt. I can't impute you for turning down the job offer in Iceland for the job in the Caribbean. Better word: _____