Level A Unit 2 Choosing the Right Word Answers
After many stormy years in the service of his country, George Washington retired to the (*serene, adverse*) life of his beloved Mount Vernon.
serene
His decision not to accept our sincere offer of assistance is completely (*disinterested, incomprehensible*) to me.
incomprehensible
We expected the lecture on the energy crisis to be exciting, but it turned out to be a(n) (*ruffled, arid*) rundown of well-known facts and figures.
arid
After giving a few (*sheepish, serene*) excuses, the swimmers packed up and left the private beach.
sheepish
Anyone who has ever sailed a small boat knows how thrilling it is to feel the spray in your face while the sails (*billow, encompass*) overhead.
billow
After the storm, residents were (*constrained, depicted*) to stay in their homes, as all roads were impassable.
constrained
The big-league shortstop (*manipulates, constrains*) his glove like a magician snaring every ball hit within reach.
manipulates
After living for many years in that roomy old farmhouse, I felt awfully (*arid, constrained*) in that small apartment.
constrained
While some find her smile comical, I have always found the Mona Lisa’s smile to be (*serene, sheepish*) and mysterious.
serene
If you (*billow, confront*) your problems honestly and openly, instead of trying to hide them, you will have a better chance of solving them.
confront
Do you think it would be a good idea to set a (*maximum, contemporary*) figure for the amount of homework any teacher is allowed to assign?
maximum
A good scientist must have a keen mind, an unquenchable curiosity, and a (*groundless, disinterested*) desire to discover the truth.
disinterested
She has gained success as a writer who knows how to (*confront, depict*) in a lifelike way the hopes, fears, and problems of young people today.
confront
She has many interesting ideas, but she seems to lack the physical and mental (*stamina, assailant*) to make good use of them.
stamina
The man was trying to (*depict, manipulate*) the young woman as a troublemaker, simple because she had dyed her hair purple and dressed in an unusual manner.
depict
My idea of a (n) (*assailant, hypocrite*) is a person who gives advice that he or she is not willing to follow.
hypocrite
The (*adverse, sheepish*) publicity that he received during the investigation was probably the cause of his defeat in the next election.
adverse
Instead of working so hard to (*mimic, ruffle*) popular TV stars, why don’t you try to develop an acting style of your own?
mimic
It was (*groundless, incomprehensible*) to think that our grandparents had to spend sweltering summers without air-conditioning.
incomprehensible
The science program in our school (*depicts, encompasses*) biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and other related courses.
encompasses
I didn’t want to (*ruffle, manipulate*) the feelings of the hotel manager, but I felt that I had to complain about the miserable service.
ruffle
Despite the fact that she was in shock, the victim gave a clear description of her (*hypocrite, assailant*).
assailant
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy were (*contemporaries, mimics*) born within a few years of each other.
contemporaries
What a relief to learn that my parents had been delayed by a storm, and that all my fears about an accident were (*groundless, maximum*)!
groundless
Report any (*sheepish, adverse*) side effects to your doctor immediately.
adverse
Level A Unit 2 Completing The Sentence Answers
manipulative
As you become a more skillful driver, you will be able to ________ all the controls of the car while keeping your eyes on the road.
encompasses
This basic textbook _________ all the information you will have to master for the entrace examination.
groundless
The jury found the defendant “not guilty” because they were convinced that the chargers against her were
confront
You and Lucy will never settle your quarrel unless you _______ each other directly and listen to what the other person has to say.
billow
The brisk breeze caused the sheets on the line to ________ like the sails on a yacht that is running with the wind.
maximum
Under the law, the _________number of people who may ride in this bus is seventy-five.
hypocrite
For a long time, I thought that he was a good and sincere person, but I finally saw that he was no more than a(n) ____________.
sheepish
I was so embarrassed by my blunder that I could do nothing but grin in a(n) ______ and self-conscience way.
arid
The hot, ______ climate of Arizona is favorable for many people suffering from various diseases, such as arthritis.
disinterested
Since Tom is both smart and __________, I think he is just the person to decide which of us is right in this long and bitter quarrel.
contemporary
The skyscraper is one of the best-known and widely admired forms of _________ architecture.
ruffle
A breeze sprang up and began to ________ the smooth and tranquil surface of the water.
incomprehensible
You talk so fast and in such a low tone of voice that you are going to be completely ___________ to most people.
constrains
Although I may hurt your feelings, my conscience ________ me to tell you exactly what is on my mind.
adverse
Held back by ______ winds, the plane arrived at the airport two hours late.
assailant
Fortunately, I was able to fight off my __________, even though his attach took me by complete surprise.
mimic
Parrots and a few other kinds of birds can _______ sounds, particularly human speech.
serene
The _________ expression on her face showed that she was totally undisturbed by the confusion and turmoil around her.
depict
Using the entire east wall of the new post office building, the painter tried to _________ the founding of our city.
stamina
Very few starting pitchers have the _________ to pitch consistently well for nine innings.
Level A Unit 2 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
adverse
Synonyms: difficult, trying Antonyms: favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial
arid
Synonyms: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative Antonyms: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush
assailant
Synonyms: assaulter, mugger, attacker Antonyms: victim, prey, injured party
billow
Synonyms: (n.) breaker; (v.) surge, bulge, balloon Antonyms: (n.) trough; (v.) deflate, collapse
confront
Synonyms: face, encounter Antonyms: avoid, evade, sidestep
constrain
Synonyms: pressure, confine, limit, restrict Antonyms: loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax, release
contemporary
Synonyms: (adj.) present-day, modern, current; (n.) peer Antonyms: (adj.) ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated
depict
Synonyms: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate
disinterested
Synonyms: impartial, unbiased, apathetic, neutral Antonyms: partial, biased, prejudiced
encompass
Synonyms: surround, envelop, comprise Antonyms: leave out, omit, exclude
groundless
Synonyms: baseless, unsupported Antonyms: well-founded, reasonable, justified
hypocrite
Synonyms: phony, charlatan, fraud, impostor
incomprehensible
Synonyms: baffling, confusing, bewildering, puzzling Antonyms: understandable, plain, intelligible, clear
manipulate
Synonyms: work, maneuver, exploit, influence
maximum
Synonyms: highest, utmost, largest Antonyms: least, lowest, minimum, smallest
mimic
Synonyms: (n.) copycat, impersonator; (v.) parrot, impersonate, replicate
ruffle
Synonyms: (v.) disturb; (n.) frill Antonyms: (v.) smooth out, soothe
serene
Synonyms: composed, fair, august, tranquil Antonyms: agitated, troubled, inclement, stormy
sheepish
Synonyms: shamefaced, meek, humiliated Antonyms: bold, saucy, brazen, confident
stamina
Synonyms: endurance, determination
Level A Unit 2 Vocabulary in Context Answers
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