Decide which form of the vocabulary word in parentheses best completes the sentence. The form given may be correct. Write your answer on the answer line.

Hoodoos are natural $\underline{?}$ of rock that result from weathering. (pinnacle) ____________________

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly in the sentence. On the answer line, write Correct for correct use and Incorrect for incorrect use.

If you don't refrigerate meat, it will despoil quickly in hot weather. ______________________

For each italicized vocabulary word in the following sentences, write the letter of the best definition on the answer line.

Corrective surgery will obviate the problems associated with Aunt Melinda's condition. ________________

a. complicate b. prevent c. make noticeable d. make unavoidable

Match the definition in Column B with the word in Column A. Write the letter of the correct definition on the answer line.

Column A

wrest _______________

Column B

a. producing or sufficient to produce a desired result

b. having a harmful effect; injurious

c. to tear down or demolish; level to the ground

d. to obtain by or as by pulling with violent twisting movements; usurp forcefully

e. to discard as burdensome; cast off or overboard

f. to render useless or inadequate; cause to appear stupid, inconsistent, or ridiculous

g. to deprive of possessions by force; plunder

h. to overcome; conquer; ascend to the top of

i. the highest point; summit; a tall, pointed formation, such as a mountain peak

j. to prevent by anticipating; make unnecessary

The below statement corresponds to a numbered sentence in the passage. It contains a blank and is followed by four answer choices. Decide which choice fits best in the blank. The word or phrase that you choose must express roughly the same meaning as the italicized word in the passage. Write the letter of your choice on the answer line.

Nothing was allowed to $\underline{?}$ the efforts of these laborers. ______________ (stultify)

a. intensify b. prevent c. cripple d. monopolize

Match the definition in Column B with the word in Column A. Write the letter of the correct definition on the answer line.

Column A

stultify _______________

Column B

a. producing or sufficient to produce a desired result

b. having a harmful effect; injurious

c. to tear down or demolish; level to the ground

d. to obtain by or as by pulling with violent twisting movements; usurp forcefully

e. to discard as burdensome; cast off or overboard

f. to render useless or inadequate; cause to appear stupid, inconsistent, or ridiculous

g. to deprive of possessions by force; plunder

h. to overcome; conquer; ascend to the top of

i. the highest point; summit; a tall, pointed formation, such as a mountain peak

j. to prevent by anticipating; make unnecessary