Level C Unit 2 Choosing the Right Word Answers
venerate
The mad Roman emperor Caligula believed that he was a god and expected people to (venerate, veer) him.
durable
Our friendship has proved to be (enterprising, durable) because it is based on mutual respect and honesty.
oblique
I didn’t want Charlotte to know that I was watching her, but occasionally I managed to steal a few (oblique, legendary) glances at her.
antics
When they saw that they had been caught red-handed, they resorted to all kinds of (detriments, antics) in a vain attempt to prove their “innocence.”
bantering
It was bad taste on your part to use that (venerating, bantering) tone when we were discussing such a sad event.
avowed
As a(n) (avowed, gingerly) supporter of woman’s rights, she believes that men and women should receive the same pay if they do the same jobs.
minimize
I will not try to (minimize, banter) the difficulties we face, but I am sure that we can overcome them by working together.
glutted
Although I love sports, I sometimes feel that television is becoming (maimed, glutted) with athletic events of all kinds.
frugal
After living for so long on a (frugal, durable) diet, I was amazed when I saw the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet.
legendary
Imagine our surprise when we found a trunk full of albums recorded by the (legendary, incognito) performer Ray Charles.
bountiful
We are grateful for the (frugal, bountiful) legacy that our great artist and composers have given us.
gingerly
April wrapped her puppy’s wound (gingerly, obliquely) to avoid causing the pup any more pain.
incognito
Why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel (obliquely, incognito)?
oblique
Detectives turn off the lights and use soft beams at the scene of a crime, as evidence is easier to see in (wanton, oblique) lighting.
enterprising
Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more (legendary, enterprising) in working for improvements.
wanton
We were shocked by their (bountiful, wanton) misuse of the money their parents had left them.
detriment
Self-confidence is a good quality; but if it is carried too far, it can be a (detriment, glut) to success in life.
invalidated
Because of his repeated traffic violations, his driver’s license has been (congested, invalidated).
durable
Orders for (enterprising, durable) goods such as computers and cell phones were up this year, thanks to a recent boost in our economy.
veering
Your speech would have been better if you had stayed with your main idea instead of (veering, bantering) off to side issues.
legendary
The (legendary, wanton) deeds of Sherlock Holmes are so well known that many people think he really lived.
maimed
Children may be (maimed, avowed) in spirit as well as in body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.
gingerly
Instead of approaching him timidly and (frugally, gingerly), tell him frankly what is on your mind.
congested
Building a new skyscraper there will bring thousands of additional people into an area that is already (invalidated, congested).
minimize
The politician tried to (venerate, minimize) his role in the cover-up.
Level C Unit 2 Completing The Sentence Answers
oblique
Instead of walking straight from the farmhouse to the road, we set off in a(n) ___________ direction across the field.
bountiful
We should be willing to share our ____________ food supplies with less fortunate people in other parts of the world.
wanton
The vandals broke windows, overturned desks, and left the school a scene of _________ destruction.
avowed
As Americans, we _____________ the great ideals of human freedom expressed in the Bill of Rights.
incognito
The film star traveled ___________ in order to avoid the attention of her adoring fans.
gingerly
I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, so I walked through the darkened room very __________.
detriment
An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great ___________ to you in any career you may choose.
glut
We desperately needed every bit of help we could find, but what we got was a(n) __________ of advice and scarcity of cold cash.
maimed
Although he had been severely __________ in the automobile accident, he was determined to return to his job and lead a normal life.
frugal
His income was small, but his _________ living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years.
minimize
While I do not wish to alarm you, I will not _________ the danger if you refuse to have the entire herd vaccinated.
durable
Even the most _________ materials will in time be damaged by flowing water.
veered
To avoid the children in the street, the truck _________ sharply to the right and sideswiped several parked cars.
legendary
Davy Crockett was a real person, but so many tall tales have been told about him that he has become a(n) _________ figure.
invalidate
In American law, the fact that the person accused of a crime is poor does not ____________ his or her right to adequate legal representation.
banter
Although she tried to cover it up with lively ________, I could see that her feelings had been deeply hurt.
enterprising
We admired the __________ immigrant who set up a small shop and developed it into a large and prosperous business.
antics
I would never have expected members of the senior class to take part in such childish _________.
congested
What a change from the __________ streets of the inner city to the wide-open spaces of the Great Plains!
avowed
Isn’t it strange for a(n) ____________ music lover to show no interest in our school orchestra?
Level C Unit 2 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
legendary
The child prodigy’s CELEBRATED talent
antics
Laughed at the TOMFOOLERY of the comedian
veered
SWERVED to avoid a pothole
maimed
cared for those WOUNDED in the fire
avowed
a CONFIRMED opponent of higher taxes
glut
annoyed by an EXCESS of junk mail
bantered
JOKED with my teammates after the game
minimized
UNDERRATED the importance of the discovery
enterprising
made AMBITIOUS plans for the company
incognito
a need to remain ANONYMOUS
maimed
an animal that has been HEALED
antics
SOLEMN BEHAVIOR required at the service
incognito
a witness who testifies OPENLY
banter
gave the children a STERN LECTURE
legendary
a diary written by an UNKNOWN source
Level C Unit 2 Vocabulary in Context Answers
- D
- A
- C
- D
- A
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