Level B Unit 8 Choosing the Right Word Answers
Flourish
After finishing the painting, the artist signed his name in big letters with a playful ___.
Prudent
The only advice I can give you is to take the problems one at a time and deal with each in a sensible and ___ way.
Decrease
We have made some progress in cleaning up our community, but that is certainly no reason to ___ our efforts.
Legible
To get a good grade, make sure that your composition is interesting in content, correct in grammar and spelling, and ___.
Quench
There’s nothing like pure water to ___ your thirst.
Disputatious
Two of the more ___ members of the committee soon got into an argument about where to build the new facility.
Evicted
After the protestors had been sleeping in the building for two months, the police finally ___ them.
Pervaded
As we returned to the dressing room after that terrible first half, the whole atmosphere seemed to be ___ by defeat.
Simultaneously
The train and the car approached the crossing almost ___ and a terrible accident seemed unavoidable.
Nub
“We have become so engrossed in the minor details of the situation that we have left no time to consider the ___ of the matter,” I said.
Catastrophe
When the musicians failed to arrive and the air-conditioning conked out, we realized that the party was becoming a ___.
Incentive
The possibility of getting a summer job in an office is all the ___ I need to improve my computer skills.
Capsized
All our hopes and plans were ___ when we learned that we would not be able to attend the music festival.
Decrease
Experts predict a ___ in the number of medical school applicants this year due to rising costs of tuition.
Onslaught
The first ___ of the disease is marked by a severe fever and the appearance of an ugly rash all over the body.
Flourish
With eager students and able teachers, learning will ___, even though the school building may be old and shabby.
Ordained As ___ in the U.S. Constitution, the President must be a native-born American at least 35 years old when he or she takes office.
Pervaded
Months after the fire, a strong scent of charred word ___ the forest.
Remnant
When the elderly pianist began to play, we were saddened to observe that he had only a(n) ___ of his once great skill.
Abnormal
Doesn’t it seem ___ for a bright young person to show no interest in taking part in any school activities?
Quenched
The high spirits with which we had begun the hike were soon ___ when it began to rain.
Swerved
I’m following a very strict study schedule, but I must admit that I ___ from it when the play-offs were televised.
Outstripped
Has the ability of human beings to produce new inventions ___ our ability to use them wisely?
Insubordinately
Even though you may think your supervisor is wrong, you won’t be able to hold your job if you act ___.
Swerve
Be careful when you come to the sudden ___ in the road ahead.
Level B Unit 8 Completing The Sentence Answers
decreased
American farms continue to produce more and more food, even through the number of people working on them has actually ________
incentive
Do you really believe that making money is the only _____ that leads people to work hard and try to excel.
catastrophe
By landing the damaged plane in an open field, the pilot prevents a major _____ from occurring.
evict
When that land is developed into a mall, the city will ______ any illegal squatters and offer them other alternatives for living situations.
insubordinate
“If that _______ young hothead had followed my orders to the letter,” the general remarked sourly, “we wouldn’t be in this fix.”
nub
Let’s ignore minor side issues and get to the _____ of the problem as quickly as possible.
pervade
As the holidays approached, a feeling of excitement and anticipation seemed to ______ the entire school.
ordained
My brother was ______ a priest after he had completed his studies at the seminary.
outstrip
Though we are still the leading producers of various industrial products, other countries are catching up fast and may soon _____ us.
simultaneous
The secret of the trick is to remove the first card and pick up the second so quickly that the two actions seem to be _______.
disputatious
Trying to avoid an argument with that ____ fellow is like trying to nail oatmeal to the wall.
capsized
When my canoe unexpectedly hit a tree stump and ______, I suddenly found myself neck-deep in some very cold and dirty water.
prudent
Even the most _____ businessperson know that there are times when it is necessary to take chances.
quenches
The only thing that every really ______ my thirst on a stifling summer afternoon is a glass of ice-cold lemonade.
remnants
After I had eaten my fill, I threw the ______ of my dinner into the dog’s bowl.
flourishing
After our team won the last big game of the season, we all ran out onto the field, ______ our tenants and banners jubilantly.
abnormal
Although we are used to severe winters, a heavy snowfall this early in the season is quite ______.
onslaught
At the first shock of the enemy’s ______, our lines wavered a bit, but they soon recovered and held firm.
swerved
When a deer suddenly ran onto the road, the car _____ quickly to avoid hitting it.
legible
The writing on the curious old document had faded badly, but it was still perfectly ____ when held up to the light.
Level B Unit 8 Synonyms Answers
nub
finally got to the CORE of the matter
evict
wants to THROW OUT the guests
swerve
was forced to VEER to the right
ordain
had to APPOINT a minister
catastrophe
witnessed the CALAMITY of war
legible
has READABLE handwriting
quench
tried to SLAKE her thirst with water
capsize
winds that could OVERTURN the boat
remnant
left with only a FRAGMENT of her pride
pervade
clothing SATURATED with the liquid
Level B Unit 8 Antonyms Answers
ACTIVATE
quench
MASSY
legible
DISESTABLISH
ordain
RESTRICT
pervade
TAKE IN
evict
Level B Unit 8 Vocabulary in Context Answers
- C
- A
- D
- A
- B
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