Level B Unit 12 Choosing the Right Word Answers
Nomadic
Nomadic groups of horse breeders still wander the plains of Central Asia in search of pasturage for their herds.
cache
As soon as I opened the book, I realized that I had stumbled on a rich cache of useful information for my report.
heartrending
In the heartrending conclusion of the film, the hero dies in the arms of his beloved friend.
turmoil
Although she appeared calm and composed, her mind was in turmoil.
leisurely
As I was in no hurry to get where I was going, I decided to set a rather leisurely pace for myself.
quest
The eternal quest for youth and beauty explains the huge sales of cosmetics, to men as well as women.
braggart
There is a great difference between being quietly confident of your own ability and being an obnoxious braggart.
clarification
Our present policy appears to be so contradictory that I believe some clarification of it is in order.
abound
Over the years, I have learned one thing about rumors: Where the facts are few, fictions abound.
reinforced
My experience on my summer job has reinforced many of the lessons I learned in the classroom.
lethargic
Only the fact that they cannot see the seriousness of the emergency can explain their lethargic response to our appeal for help.
seclusion
Why would w world-famous writer choose to live in the seclusion of a country village far form the “madding crowd”?
mellowed
At the time of our very public argument, I was angry, but over the years my emotions have mellowed.
malady
I believe that education, understanding, and experience provide the only cure for the malady of prejudice.
despondent
Many doctors believe that when sick people become despondent over their health, it is more difficult to recover.
despondently
After receiving his paper with a big red D in his teacher’s handwriting, the student sulked despondently for hours.
random
For weeks, a gang of muggers wandered the streets aimlessly, choosing their victims at random from those who happened by.
rant
The least useful thing you could do at this moment is to deliver a long, loud rant against your opponents.
mellow
People say that Brianna is a mellow person, but I’ve seen her lose her temper too often to believe them.
rants
Although he rants and raves about problems of the world, he has little to offer to believe them.
leisurely
They drove leisurely through the countryside, taking time to view hills, woods, and meadows full of blooming wildflowers.
status
The president went on the air to inform the general public of the present status of the negotiations with the enemy.
piecemeal
Instead of such piecemeal efforts to prevent air pollution, we need a unified campaign that will be continued for as long as necessary.
embezzling
People who waste the natural resources of this country are in a sense embezzling the wealth of future generations.
piecemeal
We repaired the house piecemeal, doing one small task after another.
Level B Unit 12 Completing The Sentence Answers
Embezzling
Apparently, the men could pay off his staggering gambling debts only by ____________ funds from the company that employed
Quest
Though Ponce de Leon _________ for the Fountain of Youth proved futile, he did explore Florida and claim it as territory for the Spanish.
Reinforce
In order to prevent the bridge from collapsing, it has been necessary to __________ its girders and foundations.
Abounds
The lake so ___________ with trout and pickerel that even a person with my limited skill in fishing can catch them easily.
Piecemeal
Most detectives solve crimes in a(n) ______________ fashion, as clues come to light, rather than all at once.
Turmoil
The ___________ of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era was succeeded by 100 years of relative peace and quiet in Europe.
Leisurely
Every once in a while, I like to take time out from my busy schedule to have a _____________ dinner with old friends.
Ranting
The park is always full of soapbox orators ________ about the inequality of government or society
Malady
Arthritis is a(n) ____________ that attacks many millions of people, especially in middle and old age.
Seclusion
After putting up all week with the noise and confusion of life in the big city, I enjoy the __________ of my mountain retreat on weekends.
Lethargic
Though I am always full of energy in the morning, I start to become a little ___________ as the day wears on.
Mellow
The tenor’s voice was rich and _____________, but the baritone’s sounded somewhat harsh and unpleasant.
Random
Instead of trying to decide which applicants were best suited for the job, he selected two at _____________.
Despondent
It’s natural for you to feel a little ___________ over not getting the job, but don’t let that prevent you from applying for other positions.
Clarification
At first, when I couldn’t make out what she wanted me to do, I asked her for some _____________ of her instructions.
Heartrending
Yesterday, I read a truly ___________ account of the plight of millions of people suffering from the effects of a severe famine.
Status
When I first entered this country, I was classified as “a resident alien,” but my __________ has changed since then.
Braggart
The two brothers are both fine athletes, but one is quiet and modest, while the other is an awful __________.
Nomadic
Many homeless people now lead essentially ___________ existences on the streets of our major cities.
Caaches
During warm months, foxes bury many animals they have killed, with the result that they have ________________ to tide them over the winter.
Level B Unit 12 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
WORD GIVEN
SYNONYMS
roving
nomadic
situation
status
harangue
rant
explication
clarification
make off with
embezzle
arbitrary
random
chaos
turmoil
showoff
braggart
little by little
piecemeal
indisposition
malady
WORDS GIVEN
ANTONYMS
confusion
clarification
safeguard
embezzle
mumble
rant
unified
piecemeal
deliberate
random
Level B Unit 12 Vocabulary in Context Answers
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