English EXAM

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? She was so tired of her church's arguments over methods and practices that she decided to her faith and start a new one that didn't focus on such trifling details. a. ABJURE b. QUIESCENT c. PLATITUDE d. CONFLAGRATION e. INVETERATE

A. Abjure

Because he loves to travel, Ethan can't resist the _______ of the open road and a full tank of gas. a. allure b. respite c. misnomer d. wastrel e. retribution

A. Allure

When we reached the point where we could see the Rocky Mountains, we had to stop and get out of the car to stare in awe at their _______ stature on the distant skyline. a. AUGUST b. CALLOUS c. NOCTURNAL d. CONFLAGRATION e. QUIESCENT

A. August

Brandon was so relieved when the speaker began his _______ comments that wrapped up his speech because he had been waiting for more than 20 minutes to hit the men's room. a. CONCLUSIVE b. DISREPUTABLE c. STARK d. ENDEMIC e. ITINERARY

A. Conclusive

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? Don't listen to him because he's just a(n) man who likes to argue with everybody. a. CONTENTIOUS b. CRESTFALLEN c. ASKEW d. LAMENTABLE e. DISHEVELED

A. Contentious

When attending the funeral for former First Lady Barbara Bush, the public conducted themselves with grace and _______. a. DECORUM b. IMPLACABLE c. FACSIMILE d. INFINITESIMAL e. APPLICABLE

A. Decorum

The butterfly orchid is _______to Asia, where Chinese biologists named it for its fine, wing-like petals. a. endemic b. potent c. allude d. clairvoyant e. integrity

A. Endemic

What word MOST NEARLY means: (n.) One that speaks for, represents, or explains an idea; (adj.) Serving or intended to explain, explanatory ? a. EXPONENT b. RETRIBUTION c. WASTREL d. SINUOUS e. COVET

A. Exponent

The main character of the Odyssey is famous for his _______; he is a clever hero, skilled in the craft of deceiving his enemies. a. GUILE b. STARK c. SUPERFICIAL d. PLACID e. PRETEXT

A. Guile

When we go river rafting, my dad always packs a variety of beverages so that when we arrive at our campsite downriver, we can kick back around the campfire, snack, and ________ in our favorite soft drinks and juices. a. IMBIBE b. STENTORIAN c. SEDATE d. ANTIPATHY e. PROWESS

A. Imbibe

Lisa had a(n) _______ something was up when she saw all the familiar cars parked at the clubhouse, hinting that a surprise birthday party might await behind the darkend windows. a. inkling b. indemnity c. spontaneous d. exult

A. Inkling

Most love to attend Professor Starke's lectures because his presentations are consistantly _______, clear and easy for almost every level of student to understand. a. limpid b. sophomoric c. assiduous d. palatable

A. Limpid

What word MOST NEARLY means: (v.) To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy manner ? a. LOLL b. DROLL c. DISPARAGE d. RESCIND e. ELUCIDATE

A. Loll

What word MOST NEARLY means: (n.) A trite, common or flat remark, said as if profound ? a. PLATITUDE b. CALLOUS c. NOCTURNAL d. ELATED e. QUIESCENT

A. Platitude

Everyone knew the vandalism was an act of _________ for the arrest of several gang members. a. retribution b. misnomer c. contentious d. respite

A. Retribution

Please give me a _______ example so I don't misinterpret the imaginary I'm developing in my head based on your description. a. TANGIBLE b. INVETERATE c. PLATITUDE d. TRENCHANT e. COMPUNCTION

A. Tangible

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? Most criminals who get caught during a bank robbery will try to get the police to to a helicopter and a plane ride out of the country but they are lucky if they don't get shot. a. CRESTFALLEN b. ACQUIESCE c. BLITHE d. DISHEVELED e. WASTREL

B. Acquiesce

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? My for zucchini greatly saddens my mother because she loves it and eats it on a daily basis. a. DECORUM b. ANTIPATHY c. COMPASSION d. STIPULATE e. ASSET

B. Antipathy

The weather this time of year can be so _______, one day cold, snowy and blustery and the next day rainy with above-average temperatures. a. copious b. capricious c. spontaneous d. deviate

B. Capricious

The young man felt much after he learned he did not get accepted to the college because he bragged about going. a. GROTESQUE b. CHAGRIN c. RECEPTIVE d. FRACAS e. ZEALOUS

B. Chagrin

When Jeff was caught swiping a handful of snickerdoodles 15 minutes before supper, his mother _______ him with a smart slap on the wrist, causing him to quickly drop the cookies back into the jar. a. emaciated b. chastised c. gnarled d. allocated

B. Chastised

Holly was _______ when she didn't win the Miss Three Oaks batton twirling competition. a. EXPONENT b. CRESTFALLEN c. RESPITE d. VANGUARD e. CONTENTIOUS

B. Crestfallen

The comment Jeremy made under his breath was so _______ that everyone sitting nearby who heard it burst out laughing. a. BELLICOSE b. DROLL c. PHLEGMATIC d. VIVACIOUS e. DISPARAGING

B. Droll

What word MOST NEARLY means: (v.) To explain or make clear and plain ? a. RETICENT b. EXPLICATE c. SAVORY d. CHAGRIN e. REPRESS

B. Explicate

Oh, no, there's Samantha! Hurry up and duck down that other aisle. She's so _________ that her talking will keep us stuck at the grocery store for another hour. a. INSUPERABLE b. GARRULOUS c. SINUOUS d. CRESTFALLEN e. PROFESS

B. Garrulous

Our substitute teacher's hands were so _______ with arthritis that when she pointed at one of us, her misshapen finger always appeared to be directed out the window, at the American flag, or at the computer cart--but never at us! a. deviate b. gnarled c. brash d. limpid

B. Gnarled

Even though my boss said he wanted our honest opinion about his new mullet haircut, I was still _______ to tell him it how ridiculous he looked because I didn't want it to affect my job. a. COMPLACENT b. RETICENT c. VEHEMENT d. GROTESQUE e. ZEALOUS

B. Reticent

Larry is a(n) _______ admirer of all things Harry Potter; he's so passionate about anythign J.K. Rowling has written that I think he'd marry her on the spot if he had the opportunity! a. omnipotent b. copious c. ardent d. brash

C. Ardent

Just because that guy cut you off in traffic doesn't mean you have to get so worked up and ________ about it. a. ASKEW b. DISHEVELED c. CONTENTIOUS d. LAMENTABLE e. CRESTFALLEN

C. Contentious

What word MOST NEARLY means: (v.) To desire or wish for something that belongs to someone else ? a. CONTENTIOUS b. RETRIBUTION c. COVET d. SINUOUS e. DISHEVELED

C. Covet

Question 3 The prisoners finally set free from the Auschwitz concentration camp were so _______ they looked like skeletons. a. limpid b. gnarled c. emaciated d. copious

C. Emaciated

What word MOST NEARLY means: (n.) One that speaks for, represents, or explains an idea; (adj.) Serving or intended to explain, explanatory ? a. RETRIBUTION b. SINUOUS c. EXPONENT d. WASTREL e. COVET

C. Exponent

My brothers are so annoying; every week they fight over who is going to take out the garbage and cause a huge _______ that people can hear around the block. a. ZEALOUS b. VEHEMENT c. FRACAS d. VOLUBLE e. COMPLACENT

C. Fracas

What word MOST NEARLY means: (adj.) Not harmful or injurious ? a. FACSIMILE b. EXUBERANT c. INNOCUOUS d. DECORUM e. ULTIMATUM

C. Innocuous

The Shedd Aquarium is the third stop on our _______ after we visit the Museum of Natural History and Navy Pier on Friday. a. CONCLUSIVE b. PRETEXT c. ITINERARY d. INTEGRITY e. FATHOM

C. Itinerary

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? I felt the need to my satisfaction with the meal by blogging about how delicious it was. a. ALLURE b. EXPONENT c. PROFESS d. MISNOMER e. ACQUIESCE

C. Profess

After working in the yard all day then late in the afternoon smelling the ________ aroma of burgers sizzling on my neighbor's grill, I could hardly wait to light the charcoal for the T-bone steaks awaiting me in my fridge. a. RENOUNCE b. ZEALOUS c. SAVORY d. DEFAMATION e. ABRASIVE

C. Savory

Our drive to Washington, D.C., took us along a _______ route through the winding roads of the mountains of West Virgina. a. garrulous b. wastrel c. sinuous d. sonorous

C. Sinuous

On my first visit to the Badlands of South Dakota, I was impressed by the _______ landscape, which looks like a desolate and barren white desert. a. DISREPUTABLE b. SUPERFICIAL c. STARK d. OBNOXIOUS e. MISCONSTRUE

C. Stark

Most of the food served in the cafeteria is _______; at least it's much tastier than the disgusting "meals" they served us at summer band camp! a. poignant b. emaciated c. palatable d. copious

C. palatable

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? We wanted to our older neighbors burdens so we mowed her lawn and shoveled her snow for free. a. APPALL b. LOQUACIOUS c. NONDESCRIPT d. ALLEVIATE e. DISSONANT

D. Alleviate

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? I thought the teenager looked silly when he wore his hat all , but I later learned that it was a gang symbol to walk around wearing crooked head gear. a. RETRIBUTION b. SINUOUS c. PROFESS d. ASKEW e. GARRULOUS

D. Askew

Question 4 Jarod is the absolutely wrong person to break the news to Jillian that she didn't make the A-team; he is so insensitive and _______ that she'll probably either fall apart or clobber him when she finds out. a. poignant b. spontaneous c. capricious d. brash

D. Brash

George is really creeping me out the way he keeps staring at my new shoes. I know he's been _______ them and wants his own pair, but I really hope he isn't planning on stealing mine. a. DISHEVELLING b. CONTENTIOUSING c. PROFESSING d. COVETING

D. Coveting

You can tell Braxton didn't sleep in his pajamas and just got out of bed because his hair is a wreck and his clothes are completely _______. a. crestfallen b. sinuous c. contentious d. disheveled

D. Disheveled

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? Burping at the dinner table is such a(n) act that many people would call your sense of decency into question. a. ITINERARY b. SUPERFICIAL c. CONCLUSIVE d. DISREPUTABLE e. PRETEXT

D. Disreputable

When the Montague servant Sampson chose to bite his thumb at the Capulet servants, they found the act so _______ they began a fight over being treated so disrespectfully. a. CONCLUSIVE b. PRETEXT c. SUPERFICIAL d. DISREPUTABLE e. ITINERARY

D. Disreputable

It was obvious the middle school band was sight-reading new music because the sound coming from their practice room was so _______ everyone passing by just cringed at the sound. a. LOQUACIOUS b. DISPARAGE c. DROLL d. DISSONANT e. LAUD

D. Dissonant

Josh is a(n) ________ who always completes his homework, contributes to class discussions, interacts appropriately with his peers, and demonstrastes respect for all those with whom he interacts. a. ENDEMIC b. OBNOXIOUS c. DISREPUTABLE d. EXEMPLARY e. PLAGIARISM

D. Exemplary

What word MOST NEARLY means: (n.) One that speaks for, represents, or explains an idea; (adj.) Serving or intended to explain, explanatory ? a. WASTREL b. SINUOUS c. RETRIBUTION d. EXPONENT e. COVET

D. Exponent

It's ironic that such a(n) _______ splinter in my finger can still cause a person an enormous amount of pain. a. FACSIMILE b. INNOCUOUS c. APPLICABLE d. INFINITESIMAL e. PATENT

D. Infinitesimal

Charles is a foolish dreamer who comes up with _______ plans that he never achieves. a. lamentable b. contentious c. wastrel d. insuperable

D. Insuperable

What word MOST NEARLY means: (v.) To have force or influence on someone or something ? a. ANTIPATHY b. ULTIMATUM c. IMPLACABLE d. MILITATE e. DURESS

D. Militate

The lake is so calm and serene first thing in the morning I get up every day to drink my coffee on the pier and enjoy the _______ scene. a. potent b. stark c. fathom d. placid e. endemic

D. Placid

What word MOST NEARLY means: (adj.) Physically powerful; Highly effective ? a. STARK b. PLACID c. PLACATE d. POTENT

D. Potent

Matt could not get Levi's attention because he kept going over and over his missed play at yesterday's baseball game and continued to _______ over missing the throw to second. a. INDELIBLE b. ELATED c. TANGIBLE d. RUMINATE e. ACRID

D. Ruminate

I really enjoy the _______ music of Alec Wilder's Sonata for Horn and Cello along with many audiences, who love it for its rich full tones. a. blithe b. wastrel c. sinuous d. sonorous

D. Sonorous

When Steven cheated on Jessica for the second time, she gave him a(n) _______: either quit talking to other girls, or their relationship was over. a. BESET b. PROWESS c. COMPASSION d. ULTIMATUM e. DECORUM

D. Ultimatum

What word MOST NEARLY means: (n.) The foremost or leading position in a trend or movement; The front position in an advancing army ? a. INSUPERABLE b. CRESTFALLEN c. RETRIBUTION d. VANGUARD e. CONTENTIOUS

D. Vanguard

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? It was a(n) fan who tore his clothes off and streaked across the field during the game to help his team. a. ABRASIVE b. PANDEMONIUM c. REPRESS d. ZEALOUS e. COMPLACENT

D. Zealous

After months of begging and begging, Gavyn finally got his parents to ________ to adoptijng a puppy. a. WASTREL b. BLITHE c. CRESTFALLEN d. DISHEVELED e. ACQUIESCE

E. Acquiesce

What word MOST NEARLY means: (v.) To desire or wish for something that belongs to someone else ? a. CONTENTIOUS b. DISHEVELED c. RETRIBUTION d. SINUOUS e. COVET

E. Covet

Because Julia didn't want anyone to steal her copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, she wrote her name in the front cover with _______ ink. a. TANGIBLE b. INVETERATE c. QUIESCENT d. CLANDESTINE e. INDELIBLE

E. Indelible

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? She was a(n) nail-biter; she had been biting her nails since she was a young girl. a. CALLOUS b. TACIT c. INDELIBLE d. CONFLAGRATION e. INVETERATE

E. Inverterate

Mr. Brewer is so _______ that in conversations with him, others can hardly get a word in edgewise. a. BELLICOSE b. VIVACIOUS c. DROLL d. PHLEGMATIC e. LOQUACIOUS

E. Loquacious

What word MOST NEARLY means: (adj.) Physically powerful; Highly effective ? a. PLACATE b. CONCLUSIVE c. STARK d. PLACID e. POTENT

E. Potent

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? I heard that this girl would be to going on a date with me, but when I asked her out, she said no. a. RENOUNCE b. VEHEMENT c. COMPLACENT d. VOLUBLE e. RECEPTIVE

E. Receptive

The _______ have directions to advance over the hill and surprise the enemy army camped in the valley. a. CRESTFALLEN b. RETRIBUTION c. CONTENTIOUS d. INSUPERABLE e. VANGUARD

E. Vanguard

Governor Albertson has really taken some heat for his _________ spending habits, especially because many people think he wasted money on completely unnecessary upgrades to the governor's office bathroom facilities! a. respite b. insuperable c. lamentable d. covert e. wastrel

E. Wastrel

The word SINUOUS MOST NEARLY means: a. (adj.) Having many curves or turns; Winding b. (adj.) Carefree and lighthearted; Casual and unconcerned c. (adj.) Being in disarray; Messy, as hair or clothing d. (adj.) Having or producing a full, deep or rich sound e. (n.) One who spends resources self-indulgently

a. (adj.) Having many curves or turns; Winding

The word INSUPERABLE MOST NEARLY means: a. (adj.) Impossible to overcome; Unbeatable b. (v.) To declare openly; To affirm or claim c. (n.) A name wrongly or mistakenly applied d. (adj.) Inclined to give lengthy and rambling talks; Wordy and rambling; Extremely chatty e. (adj.) Having many curves or turns; Winding

a. (adj.) Impossible to overcome; Unbeatable

The word ITINERARY MOST NEARLY means: a. (n.) A detailed account or diary of a journey; A guidebook or route of travel b. (adj.) Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation; Ideal or commendable c. (n.) Someone who has the ability to see the future; (adj.) Able to see the future; Having the ability to percieve things beyond others d. (adj.) Physically powerful; Highly effective e. (n.) A fictitious reason; A false excuse

a. (n.) A detailed account or diary of a journey; A guidebook or route of travel

The word RETRIBUTION MOST NEARLY means: a. (n.) Something demanded in repayment; A payback of sorts b. (adj.) Deserving regret or pity; pathetic; mournful c. (adj.) Impossible to overcome; Unbeatable d. (adj.) Having many curves or turns; Winding e. (v.) To attract with something desirable; (n.) The power to entice or attract through personal charm

a. (n.) Something demanded in repayment; A payback of sorts

The word LAUD MOST NEARLY means: a. (v.) To praise with words or song b. (adj.) Of no recognized or definite type or kind c. (v.) To make more keen or eager d. (v.) To make void, repeal or cancel e. (v.) To make easier to endure or less hard to bear

a. (v.) To praise with words or song

The word ALLUDE MOST NEARLY means: a. (v.) To refer to indirectly; To hint at or insinuate b. (adj.) Serene, calm and peaceful c. (v.) To mistake the meaning of; To misinterpret d. (n.) A detailed account or diary of a journey; A guidebook or route of travel e. (adj.) On or near the surface; Comprehending only what is on the surface, apparent and obvious

a. (v.) To refer to indirectly; To hint at or insinuate

What word MOST NEARLY means: (adj.) Emotionally hardened; Unfeeling, insensitive, unsympathetic ? a. CALLOUS b. QUELL c. TANGIBLE d. AUGUST e. ACRID

a. Callous

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word DISPARAGE? a. Her husband would _______ her openly in front of her friends, not praising or admiring her at all. b. Seeing as my mother is a(n) _______ woman, we tend to have arguments over very stupid and unimportant things. c. Seeing someone's leg cut wide open would be likely to _______ some people. d. My neice is known for being _______ and can talk more in a minute than I do in ten! e. The _______ comedian wasn't so much funny as weird, so we laughed at her regardless.

a. Her husband would _______ her openly in front of her friends, not praising or admiring her at all.

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word VIVACIOUS? a. The _______ marching band not only played instruments, but they danced and sang while marching too! b. Her husband would _______ her openly in front of her friends, not praising or admiring her at all. c. The _______ comedian wasn't so much funny as weird, so we laughed at her regardless. d. Most people hate scrubbing floors, while others clean with a(n) _______ and smiles on their faces. e. Today I will _______ on the couch, laying around with my feet up, watching movies and eating Pringles.

a. The _______ marching band not only played instruments, but they danced and sang while marching too!

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word ELATED? a. When he broke up with her we thought she would be sad but she was_______because she wanted to end the relationship without hurting his feelings. b. My little sister has an imaginary friend that she wants me to talk to but I told her if you get a_______friend I will talk to them. c. My_______husband lets me order from whatever pizza place I want even if it has anchovies! d. She wanted to talk about her exercise class which was_______at the chess tournament. e. My little neice took a permanent marker to my wall, leaving_______marks so I had to cover it up with a row of pictures.

a. When he broke up with her we thought she would be sad but she was_______because she wanted to end the relationship without hurting his feelings.

The word ANTITHESIS MOST NEARLY means: a. (adj.) Of no recognized or definite type or kind b. (n.) The exact or direct opposite or contrast c. (v.) To make clear or explain d. (adj.) Not easily roused to feeling or action e. (adj.) Very talkative

b. (n.) The exact or direct opposite or contrast

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word BLITHE? a. Once she got her college rejection letter, she was so_______that she wouldn't get out of bed for a week. b. Although her_______attitude toward life was mostly refreshing, such a carefree and cheery demeanor was inappropriate at the funeral. c. My name is Inigo Montoya, and since you have killed my father I request_______in the form of your death, so prepare to die. d. She hoped to_______strangers into her gingerbread house by promising them a cell phone plan with unlimited minutes. e. Lombard Street in San Francisco is such a(n)_______road that you have to drive slowly or else your car won't be able to handle all the turns. Look it up.

b. Although her_______attitude toward life was mostly refreshing, such a carefree and cheery demeanor was inappropriate at the funeral.

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word CONFLAGRATION? a. Facing any big decision, it's always good to_______and think at length about what to do. b. It was hard to believe that the_______had been caused by one small candle left burning. c. She was a(n)_______nail-biter; she had been biting her nails since she was a young girl. d. Although her parents didn't tell her often, it was_______that they loved her deeply. e. The ancient Egyptians built several obelisks whose_______presence was meant to awe the people into reverence.

b. It was hard to believe that the_______had been caused by one small candle left burning.

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word CLAIRVOYANT? a. You can always trust the judgement of Moral Orel because he is the model of _______ in his community. b. Nostradamus is supposed to be so _______ that he could see the future c. I used to tell people that their epidermis was showing in hopes that they would _______ the meaning of epidermis and check their fly. d. When the drive-thru attendant spilled coffee on the old lady, McDonald's tried to _______ her by giving her $2 Million and printing the word "Hot" on every coffee cup. thereafter. e. Unfortunately, the videotape offered _______ proof that I had stolen the Twinkie, so I had to repay my sister with my Cupcake.

b. Nostradamus is supposed to be so _______ that he could see the future

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word INTEGRITY? a. Nostradamus is supposed to be so _______ that he could see the future b. You can always trust the judgement of Moral Orel because he is the model of _______ in his community. c. With no storms or winds, Terror Lake seems a little too _______ for nothing to happen tonight. d. Unfortunately, the videotape offered _______ proof that I had stolen the Twinkie, so I had to repay my sister with my Cupcake. e. The _______ book report only scratched the surface of the book and didn't give the true picture, so the teacher knew the student didn't read the book.

b. You can always trust the judgement of Moral Orel because he is the model of _______ in his community.

The word PROWESS MOST NEARLY means: a. (adj.) Extremely loud or powerful sound b. (n.) Exceptional strength, skill, or bravery, especially in battleThis is the correct answer. c. (adj.) Extremely good or joyful and wildly enthusiastic; Marked by great plentifulness d. (adj.) Not able to appease or satisfy e. (v.) To have force or influence on someone or something

c. (adj.) Extremely good or joyful and wildly enthusiastic; Marked by great plentifulness

The word CONCLUSIVE MOST NEARLY means: a. (n.) A detailed account or diary of a journey; A guidebook or route of travel b. (adj.) Native to some specified country or region c. (adj.) Putting an end to debate or question; Final d. (adj.) Grim or desolate, harsh; (adv.) Utterly, absolutely or completely e. (n.) High moral standards, honesty; Adherence to a strict moral or ethical code; Soundness

c. (adj.) Putting an end to debate or question; Final

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word REPRESS? a. The_______smell of Italian food makes me crave it whenever I smell it! b. Her_______personality made it hard to get close to her as a friend; she would say harsh or mean things and not care if she hurt feelings. c. Ever have it when you just take a drink but suddenly have the urge to cough, so you need to_______the cough to keep from spitting your drink everywhere? d. The _______ student had received a C on the test and didn't feel he had a need to do any better. e. She was such a(n)_______supporter of her school so she went to every sporting event to cheer.

c. Ever have it when you just take a drink but suddenly have the urge to cough, so you need to_______the cough to keep from spitting your drink everywhere?

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word PRETEXT? a. Unfortunately, the videotape offered _______ proof that I had stolen the Twinkie, so I had to repay my sister with my Cupcake. b. Nostradamus is supposed to be so _______ that he could see the future c. On the _______ of bird-watching, I checked out the cute guys with my binoculars at the beach. d. Although he had made a minute-by-minute vacation _______, once we passed the gates into Disney World we all ditched him with his schedule and ran to the rides. e. It was clear that her book review was so similar to a review in the newspaper that it constituted an outright _______.

c. On the _______ of bird-watching, I checked out the cute guys with my binoculars at the beach.

The word ENDEMIC MOST NEARLY means: a. (adj.) Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation; Ideal or commendable b. (n.) Someone who has the ability to see the future; (adj.) Able to see the future; Having the ability to percieve things beyond others c. (n.) The quality of being crafty; Skillful deceit or treacherous cunning; Deviousness d. (adj.) Native to some specified country or region e. (n.) A unit of length equal to six feet usually used to measure the depth of water; (v.) To comprehend or understand

d. (adj.) Native to some specified country or region

The word RENOUNCE MOST NEARLY means: a. (n.) False or groundless injury or slander done to another's good reputation or name b. (n.) Any material or substance used for grinding or polishing; (adj.) Harsh and rough in manner c. (adj.) Overly pleased or satisfied with oneself without being aware of dangers or defects d. (v.) To reject, give up or put aside e. (adj.) Filled with or motivated by devotion and eagerness to a cause; Fervent

d. (v.) To reject, give up or put aside

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word MISNOMER? a. I thought the teenager looked silly when he wore his hat all_______, but I later learned that it was a gang symbol to walk around wearing crooked head gear. b. Although her_______attitude toward life was mostly refreshing, such a carefree and cheery demeanor was inappropriate at the funeral. c. I felt the need to_______my satisfaction with the meal by blogging about how delicious it was. d. I believe the self-appointed title of 'Bikini Inspector' on your shirt is quite the_______since you obviously have never been to Bikini Inspection School. e. I was surprised to learn that she was not a(n)_______of women's suffrage, but in all fairness, she was only two-years-old.

d. I believe the self-appointed title of 'Bikini Inspector' on your shirt is quite the_______since you obviously have never been to Bikini Inspection School.

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word PLACATE? a. I was surprised that your English teacher managed to_______to this website, even though it's not technically affiliated with the publishers of your vocab books. b. The con-man used his_______to swindle me out of twenty dollars so I used my brawn to beat the snot out of him. Selected: c. I used to tell people that their epidermis was showing in hopes that they would _______ the meaning of epidermis and check their fly. d. When the drive-thru attendant spilled coffee on the old lady, McDonald's tried to_______her by giving her $2 Million and printing the word "Hot" on every coffee cup. thereafter. e. The_______book report only scratched the surface of the book and didn't give the true picture, so the teacher knew the student didn't read the book.

d. When the drive-thru attendant spilled coffee on the old lady, McDonald's tried to_______her by giving her $2 Million and printing the word "Hot" on every coffee cup. thereafter.

Hallmark cards commercials are typically _______, notable for bringing the tender-hearted to tears by their touching advertisements. a. ardent b. brash c. limpid d. poignant

d. poignant

The word SONOROUS MOST NEARLY means: a. (n.) A short interval of rest or relief; A pause b. (v.) To agree or accept something without protest; To submit to one's demands c. (adj.) Inclined to give lengthy and rambling talks; Wordy and rambling; Extremely chatty d. (n.) The foremost or leading position in a trend or movement; The front position in an advancing army e. (adj.) Having or producing a full, deep or rich sound

e. (adj.) Having or producing a full, deep or rich sound

The word PATENT MOST NEARLY means: a. (adj.) Immeasurably or exceedingly minute; Very small b. (n.) A final, uncompromising statement or demand that if rejected may end relations c. (v.) To attack on all sides; to surround d. (adj.) Able to be applied; relevant or suitable e. (n.) A grant or right from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time

e. (n.) A grant or right from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? Don't listen to him because he's just a(n) man who likes to argue with everybody. a. LAMENTABLE b. DISHEVELED c. CRESTFALLEN d. ASKEW e. CONTENTIOUS

e. Contentious

What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? I had to the instructions to the babysitter because the previous sitter just ran outside and screamed during an emergency. a. BELLICOSE b. MANDATORY c. PHLEGMATIC d. DISSONANT e. ELUCIDATE

e. Elucidate

Some of comedian's jokes are so obscure that only a genius could why they were funny. a. CONCLUSIVE b. MISCONSTRUE c. PLAGIARISM d. DISREPUTABLE e. FATHOM

e. Fathom

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word DURESS? a. She was a little too_______about going on a date with me, so I asked around to find out why and this was her first date. b. I wanted a_______of my birth certificate so I went to the library and made a copy. c. Even a(n)_______amount of pollen in the air can make my allergies kick in and I sneeze my head off. d. It is important when one goes to the symphony to have the proper_______for the event by acting and dressing appropriately. e. I did NOT agree to go to the function - I was forced by_______!

e. I did NOT agree to go to the function - I was forced by_______!

What sentence would have the correct usage of the word VOLUBLE? a. The_______ yelling coming from the group of high-school boys was loud, rude and harsh. b. The_______ began when the Bears lost and the Packers won, which threw everyone into an uproar. c. The young man felt much _______ after he learned he did not get accepted to the college because he bragged about going. d. She was such a(n) _______ supporter of her school so she went to every sporting event to cheer. e. When my sisters talk about boys they are _______ so I can't get a word in edgewise.

e. When my sisters talk about boys they are _______ so I can't get a word in edgewise.