Level A Unit 5 Choosing the Right Word Answers
ravenous
The character Scrooge in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol starts out as as a(n) (*acute, ravenous*) miser, but he undergoes a great change of heart.
acute
The bloodhound’s (*numb, acute*) sense of smell led the trackers to the bank robber’s hideout in record time
remorse
When I realized how deeply I had hurt my dear friend with my careless insult, I suffered a terrible pang of (*remorse, duration*).
blustering
With a winter storm (*blustering, bungling*) outside, what could be more welcome than a warm room, a good meal, and my favorite TV program?
tarry
Since it had seemed that winter would (*tarry, pacify*) forever, we were all heartily glad when it finally quit dragging its heels and departed.
acute
His (*headstrong, acute*) analysis of the housing problem in our town gave us a clear idea of what we would have to overcome.
fidelity
Although I don’t agree with all her ideas, I must admire her unshakable (*fidelity, synopsis*) to them.
inhabitants
We cannot assume that all the people one sees on the streets of a large city are actually (facets, inhabitants) of the place.
duration
When the plane encountered turbulence, we had to remain seated with our seat belts fastened for the (*duration, synopsis*) of the flight.
refuted
The idea that ost people usually behave in a calm and reasonable way is (*refuted, numbed*) by all the facts of history.
eerie
One the camping trip out West, some of the children were frightened when they first heard the (*smug, eerie*) howls of coyotes at night.
numbed
The victims of the disaster were so (*numbed, tarried*) by the scope of the tragedy that they scarcely showed any emotion at all.
headstrong
I keep telling you things for your own good, but you’re just too (*eerie, headstrong*) to listen.
inhabitants
Have you ever wondered if there is life on other planets and, if so, what the (*frays, inhabitants*) might look like?
duration
We know that we are going through a period of economic instability, but there is no way of telling what its (*duration, remorse*) will be.
setback
Maris’ illness, after she had been chosen for the leading role in the class show, was a serious (*setback, commentary*) to our plans.
ravenous
The lost hikers, having endured several days in the blistering sun, became discouraged after sighting (*headstrong, ravenous*) vultures circling overhead.
synopsis
If you read no more than a(n) (*inhabitants, synopsis*) of the plot of any one of Shakespeare’s plays, you will get very little idea of what it is all about.
pacify
“It’s your job to help (*pacify, fray*) the conquered area,” the general said, “not to add fuel to an already explosive situation.”
frayed
There is so much wear and tear on the ropes in this pulley system that they become (*frayed, refuted*) in only a few days.
commentary
The fact that so many people are still living in poverty is indeed a sad (*fidelity, commentary*) on our civilization.
smug
Each time she answered a question correctly, she rewarded herself with a (*smug, ravenous*) little smile of self-congratulation.
facets
The strength of this book lies in the author’s ability to describe and explain different (*setbacks, facets*) of human experience.
bungled
After the way you (*bungled, blustered*) the job of arranging the class trip, I can never again trust you with anything important.
refute
My lawyer prepared to (*bungle, refute*) the outrageous accusations against me.
Level A Unit 5 Completing The Sentence Answers
eerie
I had a(n) __________ feeling that we were being followed and that something bad might happen.
duration
Although the rain was heavy, it was of such short __________ that it didn’t interfere with our plans.
tarry
Because I __________ at the book fair, I was ten minutes late for my piano lesson.
facets
Warmth and understanding are two outstanding __________ of her memorable personality.
smug
His __________ expression showed how highly he valued his own opinions and scorned the views of others.
synopsis
The program contained a(n) __________ of the opera, so we were able to follow the action even though the singing was in Italian.
inhabitants
It is true that the __________of Maine are often called “Mainiacs”?
fidelity
No one can question her complete __________ to basic American ideas and ideals.
numb
After the dentist gave me an injection of novocaine, the whole side of my jaw and face turned __________.
headstrong
Some children are as docile as sheep; others are as __________ as mules.
blustering
By __________ in a loud, confident voice, he tried to convince us that he had nothing to do with the accident.
setback
Our team suffered a tough __________ when our best player was hurt in the first few minutes of play.
acute
Anyone who has never had a sprained ankle will find it hard to imagine how __________ the pain is.
bungled
Because of our inexperience and haste, we __________ the little repair job so badly that it became necessary to replace the entire motor.
ravenous
We had eaten only a light breakfast before hiking for hours in the crisp mountain air, so you can imagine how __________ we were by lunchtime.
commentary
The newscaster on my favorite TV program not only tells that facts of the news but also offers a(n) __________ that helps us to understand it.
pacify
Do you think it is a good idea to try to __________ the weeping child by giving her a lollipop?
fray
When my two sisters began their bitter quarrel, only Mother had enough nerve to enter the __________ and tell them to stop.
remorse
Since the convicted felon had shown no __________ for his crimes, the judge sentenced him to the maximum prison term allowed.
refute
The accused person must be given every chance to __________ the charges against him or her.
acute
One who is an _________ observer of human nature may notice subtle changes in people’s behavior.
bluster
When we saw harsh winds ___________ around our tent, we decided to change our plans for the weekend
bluster
Dad’s manner is all _______, but beneath it all, he’s really a kind-hearted person
bungle
If we ____________ this project, we may never get another chance to prove ourselves as a worthy team.
commentary
Out spirtual leader gave us helpful ____________ on the true meaning of the Ten Commandments
duration
Even though the story was hard to follow, my friends decided to stay for the __________ of the opera.
eerie
It is a lot of fun to tell _____________ ghost stories around a campfire
facet
One important ___________________ of problem solving is to recognize when a solution makes no sense.
fidelity
the ___________________ of scratchy old records can’t match the clarity of cd’s or dvd’s
fray
after the two loudest students began arguing, the whole class jumped into the ___________________ .
fray
A faucet that drips continuously can _________ anyone’s nerve.
headstrong
even the most patient caregiver may feel challenged when faced with a ___________________ child.
inhabitant
although she enjoys traveling to exotic places, she’s a lifelong ___________________ of this small town.
numb
bitter cold may leave your toes ___________________ so try to wear woolen socks.
numb
this injection will ________________ the area so that the doctor can stitch the cut painlessly
pacify
the factory owners hope to _________________ the angry protesters with promises of higher wages and shorter working hours.
ravenous
exercising vigorously for several hours gives me a _________________ appetite.
refute
after analyzing the situation, i now know a foolproof way to _________________the original claim
remorse
when the driver realized what a terrible accident he had caused,he was overcome with _________________.
setback
a broken toe can be a major _________________ for a skater who hopes to qualify for the olympics.
smug
just because he got the lead in the school play doesn’t justify his irritating air of _________________ superiority..
synopsis
the teacher’s guide gives a _________________ of the plot of each story in the collection..
tarry
he will be tempted to _________________ longer if her thinks that this might be their last visit together
Level A Unit 5 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
acute
S: clever, penetrating A: blunted, mild, stupid, obtuse
bluster
S: spout, rant, brag, swagger; bravado
bungle
S: blunder, mess up
commentary
S: explanation, narration, description, account, review, analysis
eerie
S: frightening, spooky, creepy
facet
S: angle, characteristic, factor, element
fidelity
S: loyalty, faithfulness A: disloyalty, treachery
fray
S: scuffle; unravel
headstrong
S: obstinate, mulish, unruly A: stranger, outsider, visitor
inhabitant
S: resident, native, tenant A: Stranger, outsider, visitor
numb
S: unfeeling, insensible, deader A: sensitive, alert
pacify
S: mollify, placate A: anger, arouse, stir up, foment, ignite
ravenous
S: starved, voracious, wolfish A: not hungry, well-fed, satisfied
smug
S: conceited, complacent A: discontented, disgruntled
synopsis
S: outline, digest, abstract
tarry
S: outline, digest, abstract
refute
S: disprove, rebut A: prove, confirm, corroborate
setback
S: failure, reversal A: advance, gain, progress, triumph
remorse
S: guilt A: clear conscience, guiltlessness
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