Level C Unit 10 Choosing the Right Word Answers
Rachel Carson hoped her book Silent Spring would prompt people to be in ______________ with her view on the use of insecticides.
Accord
Millions of people, not only in Indian it all parts of the world, came to regard Gandhi as a ____________________ saint.
Veritable
The mayor warned of an ________________ crisis unless measures are taken immediately to conserve the city’s water supply.
Impending
When we moved from an apartment to a house, we found that being homeowners ______________ more responsibilities than we had imagined.
Entails
A long series of minor illnesses sapped his _______________, leaving him unable to work.
Vitality
Instead of trying to _______________ an elaborate excuse, why not tell them exactly what happened and hope for the best?
Devise
__________________ in texting, the pedestrian, completely oblivious to his environment, fell right into a manhole.
Engrossed
Our science teacher ___________________ us when we failed to follow proper safety precautions in the lab.
Upbraided
Do not ____________ at him because he wants to be a good student.
Scoff
The years of adolescence mark the _________________ from childhood to adulthood.
Transition
Despite my best efforts, I was unable to _____________________ out the time and adulthood.
Habituate
In spite of my _____________________ about making a speech at the assembly, I found it an enjoyable experience.
Trepidation
As the screaming fans stormed the stadium, security prepared for an __________________ riot.
Impending
My uncle told me that dropping out of school at an early age was a decision he has always _______________.
Rued
You may find it hard to become ____________________ in the study of irregular verbs, but you’ll have to master them if you want to learn French.
Engrossed
My ingenious sister _________________ a gadget that opens cans, secrets nails, and loosens bolts.
Devised
Although we all long for wold peace, we should not low ourselves to ______________ away our liberties to secure it.
Barter
My cousin is full of _____________________ ideas that may not be practical but are a lot of fun to discuss.
Whimsical
The ____________________ from country living to city living was more difficult than I imagined.
Transition
The telegram contained a ____________ message ordering me to return home as soon as possible.
Curt
I wouldn’t describe our hostess as merely ________________; I think she is a truly captivating woman.
Personable
Good office mangers must be ___________________ in using their powers to meet goals without discouraging employees.
Dexterous
Presidents need capable assistants who will shield them from minor problems that may ____________ them.
Vex
During the oil crisis of the 1970’s, Americans had to _______________ themselves to lower indoor temperatures and decreased use of private transportation.
Habiutate
Lucinda __________________ the fidgety children for their rude behavior.
Upbraided
Level C Unit 10 Completing The Sentence Answers
whimsical
Although I have read ‘Peter Pan’ many times, the _______________ characters and imaginative story never fail to amuse me.
engrossed
The project I am working on ________________ me so thoroughly that I forgot to stop for lunch.
dexterous
The _________________ fingers of the great violinst were guided by his deep understanding of the music.
habituated
Her early years on her family’s farm ________________ her to long hours and hard manual labor.
rue
I assure you that you will ___________ the day you challenges us to a jogging contest.
veritable
Since the artist seems to have known everyone of importance in her time, her diaries read like a(n) _______________ ‘Who’s who’ of the period.
transition
During the twentieth century, many countries in Africa and Asia made the ________________ from colonial status to national independence.
vex
You should try not to allow petty annoyances to ____________ you so much.
entails
Before applying for that job, you should know that it ____________ the use of a computer.
vitality
During those difficult years, the state was in the hands of a do-nothing administration completely lacking in _________________ and direction.
upbraids
Every time I go to the dentist, she ______________ me for eating things that are bad for my teeth.
curt
I don’t expect long explanations, but why must his answers to my questions be so _____________?
personable
The salesclerk didn’t seem to know the stock very well, but he was so pleasant and ________________ that we were very glad to have him serving us.
accorded
The firefighters who rescued three families from a burning building fully deserve all the honors ___________________ them.
scoffed
Before you make fun of my new automatic back scratcher, remember how people _______________ at Edison and the Wright brothers.
barter
At a well-known theater in Virginia, playgoers could ______________ various kinds of food for the price of admission.
devise
The purpose of this meeting is to _____________ a plan for encouraging recycling in our community.
impending
One doesn’t have to be a weather specialist to know that a darkening sky is a sign of a(n) ________________ storm.
ferret
It is the job of a gossip columnist to _____________ out the “secrets of the starts.”
trepidation
When I think of all the things that could go wrong, I view the task ahead with great _________________.
Level C Unit 10 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
trepidation
synonym: nearly overcome with “dread”
transition
synonym: the “changeover” to daylight saving time
personable
synonym: could not have been more “charming”
rued
synonym: “lament” our long separation
whimsical
synonym: a “peculiar” sense of humor
impending
synonym: prepared for the “imminent” battle
vitality
synonym: the “vigor” with which they complete
entails
synonym: “requires” a thorough knowledge of math
ferreted
synonym: “tracked down” the information
vexed
synonym: persistent barking that “irritated” the neighbors
scoffed
synonym: never “jeered” at my attempts to sing
bartered
synonym: “swapped” housekeeping chores for room and board
habituated
synonym: thoroughly “acclimated” to city life
veritable
synonym: a “true” friend in need
devise
synonym: “concoct” a convincing alibi
dexterous
antonym: their “clumsy” handling of the problem
engrossed
antonym: a conversation that “bored” us both
upbraid
antonym: felt it was unnecessary to “praise” us
accord
antonym: “friction” among the club’s members
curt
antonym: never expected such “courteous” treatment
Level C Unit 10 Vocabulary in Context Answers
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