Vocabulary Unit 3 Choosing the Right Word
- is a noble human emotion, but in itself it is no substitute for vigorous efforts to help other people.
Commiseration
- was a common offense among Roman provincial governors, who, when asked how they made their fortunes, often replied, "In the provinces."
Peculation
Her mother - laziness of any kind and railed vehemently against sleeping in on Sundays.
abominated
It may be an exaggeration to say that American architect Frank Lloyd Wright - classical European building designs, but he certainly deviated from them.
abominated
Modern American society can justly be said to be the end point of the - of diverse groups of immigrants.
acculturation
His investments proved to be profitable, but they were - rather than the result of knowledge and planning.
adventitious
You are following an all too familiar pattern in - your failures to everyone except yourself.
ascribing
I was simply unable to follow the - reasoning by which she "proved" that a straight line is not necessarily the shortest distance between two points.
circuitous
This is a - route, but we avoid the traffic jams on the Interstate.
circuitous
They are conscientious objectors to military service because they are - by a deep personal conviction not to take a human life.
enjoined
The worst way I can think of to - this program would be to set up another new Committee on New Programs.
expedite
After he had seen the error of his ways, the villain attempted to - the dark deeds of his past by acts of kindness and mercy.
expiate
With the deadline fat approaching, the local newspaper office was in a - of last-minute activity and preparation.
ferment
An experienced politician always tries to avoid making - remarks that may offend some voters.
inadvertent
Although the Queen or King is the - head of state, the Prime Minister is the real leader of the British government.
nominal
When I spoke to Mother about going on the spring trip to Washington, her only reply was a - "We'll see."
noncommittal
I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong - for expensive living.
proclivity
Even criminals who - would crack under pressure when confronted by the legendary prosecuting attorney.
sangfroid
It is only in my fantasies that I display the - associated with movie heroes who are "as cool as a cucumber".
sangfroid
Our military is prepared to deal with external aggression, but out best defense against - at home is loyalty of the American people.
sedition
Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of facts is often a - one.
tenuous
Peace negotiations between the two countries were already - when the border dispute broke out.
tenuous
Although that critic is feared for - reviews, I have learned that there is usually a sound basis for her unfavorable judgements.
vitriolic
The sordid and - language from both candidates is offensive and takes the focus away from the issues.
vitriolic
Because he has been able to - almost anything he wants out of his parents, he is quite unprepared now to face the harsh realities of life.
wheedle
