Level A Unit 1 Choosing the Right Word Answers
His notebooks show that Leonardo da Vinci was not only a masterful artist but an (*inept, ingenious*) inventor as well.
ingenious
We can (*compress, besiege*) the message of the sermon into one short sentence: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”
compress
He may claim that we have (*libeled, doused*) him, but we have facts to back up every statement made in the column about him.
libeled
The beauty of the Grand Canyon is so (*immense, instantaneous*) that it is absolutely impossible to capture its grandeur on film
immense
Which job would you take–one that is more (*ingenious, gainful*) right now or one that pays a small salary but offers a chance for valuable training?
gainful
Her conscience forced her to (*denounce, libel*) the conspirators to the authorities.
denounce
Tom may not be as polished and clever as some of the other boys, but I think it is unfair of you to call him an (*apparel, oaf*).
oaf
The story I am reading features a(n) (*inept, doused*) detective who cannot solve a case and continually loses things.
inept
We were pleasantly surprised to see that she completed the difficult task we had given her with neatness and (*irk, dispatch*).
dispatch
As soon as she took over the office of Mayor, she was (*besieged, dispatched*) by dozens of people eager to get city jobs.
besieged
(*Famished, Compressed*) for a chance to see her work in print, the young writer begged the magazine editor to publish her story.
Famished
His conceit is so (*immense, gainful*) that he cannot imagine anyone voting against him in the election for class president.
immense
I will never (*recede, forsake*) the people who helped me in my hour of need!
forsake
After all the bad things he has done, I feel no (*dispatches, misgivings*) about telling him that I don’t want him to be my “friend” anymore.
misgivings
My sister is learning French, taking cooking classes, and participating in other (*inept, gainful*) pursuits that will allow her to become a master chef.
gainful
You may criticize the roads and the lights, but the fact is that (*inept, immense*) drivers are the cause of most car accidents.
inept
I always feel sad at the end of the autumn, when the trees lose their beautiful (*repast, apparel*) of leaves.
apparel
As soon as he began his long, boring speech, our excitement died down, as though we had been (*denounced, doused*) with cold water.
doused
Our puppy’s paws and legs are much larger than her body, but she looks adorable as she lumbers around the yard like a huge (*libel, oaf*).
oaf
Where did he ever get the curious idea that we set up this volleyball court (*expressly, instantaneously*) for him and his friends?
expressly
We are working hard to improve conditions in our community, but we cannot expect (*famished, instantaneous*) results.
instantaneous
Each day, after she finishes her homework, she enjoys a light (*repast, misgiving*) of the detective stories she loves so well.
repast
Instead of feeling (*forsaken, irked*) because you did poorly on the exam, why don’t you make up your mind to study harder in the future?
irked
When I realized that I was thoroughly prepared for the final exams, my fears quickly (*receded, irked*).
receded
Hold the (*repast, compress*) on your ankle until the swelling goes down.
compress
Level A Unit 1 Completing The Sentence Answers
besiege
How can we hope to ______ a city that is surrounded by such strong walls and has ample supplies of everything it needs?
irked
Don’t allow yourself to be ______ by every small trouble that may arise during the day.
douse
Let’s make certain to _______ the fire before leaving camp.
instantaneous
Some of life’s rewards are ______; others are a long time in coming.
denounced
Some people hailed the main as a genius; others ______ him as a quack.
oaf
you had no right to call me a clumsy __________ just because I spilled some water on you.
famished
As it was well past their lunchtime by the time we arrived home, the children were _______ and demanding food.
compress
You will be able to get everything into a single suitcase if you _______ all the items as much as possible.
immense
On my first baby-sitting job, I found that one must have _______ patience to take care of young children.
inept
When you play tennis for the first time, you are going to find that your attempts to hit the ball are very _______.
misgivings
As an inexperienced sailor, I had more than a few _______ about taking out the small boat in such rough weather.
libel
The laws of this land do not shield public figures from just criticism, but they do protect them against ________.
dispatch
A(n) __________ will be sent to all our representatives in Latin America advising them how to handle the problem.
forsake
While all true vegetarians ________ animal meats, some do eat dairy products, such as milk and yogurt.
receding
Far away on the horizon, we saw the tiny figures of a lonely traveler and his mule ________ into the sunset.
inept
None of us could figure out how the _________ magician had managed to escape from the trunk submerged in the tank of water.
repast
When you are really hungry, even the simplest foods, such as a slice of buttered bread, will be a delicious _________.
apparel
Your _________ can be neat and attractive without being expensive.
gainful
Because I have reached an age at which I am unwilling to depend on my parents, I am out to find a(n) _______ occupation.
expressly
The terms of our agreement ___________ forbade us to take any of the goods for our own use.
Level A Unit 1 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
apparel
Syn: (n.) attire, garments, outfits; (v.) deck out Ant: (v.) undress, unclothe, strip, denude
besiege
Syn: blockade, encircle, pressure, hound
compress
Syn: (v.) condense, shrink, shorten, squash Ant: (v.) enlarge, swell, expand
denounce
Syn: criticize, censure, express disapproval of Ant: hail, acclaim, validate
dispatch
Syn: (v.) slay; (n.) report, communication Ant: (v.) recall, withhold
douse
Syn: submerge, soak, dunk, immerse Ant: dry out, dehydrate, kindle, ignite
expressly
Syn: pointedly, explicitly, clearly Ant: implicitly, accidently
famished
Syn: hungry, starving, ravenous Ant: well fed, full, satisfied, satiated
forsake
Syn: desert, disown, ditch Ant: keep, hold on to, stand by, support
gainful
Syn: moneymaking, paying Ant: unprofitable, unrewarding, nonpaying
immense
Syn: vast, immeasurable, gigantic Ant: small, tiny, minute, infinitesimal
inept
Syn: clumsy, unskilled, incompetent, bungling Ant: skillful, accomplished, adroit
ingenious
Syn: imaginative, resourceful, inventive Ant: unimaginative, unoriginal, uninventive
instantaneous
Syn: prompt, quick, speedy Ant: delayed, slow, gradual
irk
Syn: bother, irritate, vex Ant: please, delight, cheer, gladden
libel
Syn: (n.) slur; (v.) smear, defame, tarnish Ant: (n., v.) compliment
misgiving
Syn: worry, qualm, hesitation, bad feelings Ant: feeling of confidence, assurance
oaf
Syn: bonehead, dunce, clod, lout
recede
Syn: retreat, go back, back up, ebb Ant: advance, come closer
repast
Syn: victuals
Level A Unit 1 Vocabulary in Context Answers
1: c.
2: a.
3: b.
4: a.
5: d.
Other Vocab Workshop Level A Answers
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