Vocab Workshop - Level C - Unit 2 - Choosing the Right Word
frugal
After living for so long on a (frugal, durable) diet, I was amazed when I saw the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet.
glutted
Although I love sports, I sometimes feel that television is becoming (maimed, glutted) with athletic events of all kinds.
gingerly
April wrapped her puppy's wound (gingerly, obliquely) to avoid causing the pup any more pain.
avowed
As a(n) (avowed, gingerly) supporter of woman's rights, she believes that men and women should receive the same pay if they do the same jobs.
invalidated
Because of his repeated traffic violations, his driver's license has been (congested, invalidated).
congested
Building a new skyscraper there will bring thousands of additional people into an area that is already (invalidated, congested).
maimed
Children may be (maimed, avowed) in spirit as well as in body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.
oblique
Detectives turn off the lights and use soft beams at the scene of a crime, as evidence is easier to see in (wanton, oblique) lighting.
oblique
I didn't want Charlotte to know that I was watching her, but occasionally I managed to steal a few (oblique, legendary) glances at her.
minimize
I will not try to (minimize, banter) the difficulties we face, but I am sure that we can overcome them by working together.
legendary
Imagine our surprise when we found a trunk full of albums recorded by the (legendary, incognito) performer Ray Charles.
gingerly
Instead of approaching him timidly and (frugally, gingerly), tell him frankly what is on your mind.
enterprising
Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more (legendary, enterprising) in working for improvements.
bantering
It was bad taste on your part to use that (venerating, bantering) tone when we were discussing such a sad event.
durable
Orders for (enterprising, durable) goods such as computers and cell phones were up this year, thanks to a recent boost in our economy.
durable
Our friendship has proved to be (enterprising, durable) because it is based on mutual respect and honesty.
detriment
Self-confidence is a good quality; but if it is carried too far, it can be a (detriment, glut) to success in life.
legendary
The (legendary, wanton) deeds of Sherlock Holmes are so well known that many people think he really lived.
venerate
The mad Roman emperor Caligula believed that he was a god and expected people to (venerate, veer) him.
minimize
The politician tried to (venerate, minimize) his role in the cover-up.
bountiful
We are grateful for the (frugal, bountiful) legacy that our great artist and composers have given us.
wanton
We were shocked by their (bountiful, wanton) misuse of the money their parents had left them.
antics
When they saw that they had been caught red-handed, they resorted to all kinds of (detriments, antics) in a vain attempt to prove their "innocence."
incognito
Why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel (obliquely, incognito)?
veering
Your speech would have been better if you had stayed with your main idea instead of (veering, bantering) off to side issues.
