Level D Unit 11 Choosing the Right Word Answers
| Word | Sentence |
|---|---|
| squander | I’m not saying that you shouldn’t watch TV, but why ______________ so much of your time on those inane programs? |
| brevity | William Shakespeare expressed the tragic ________________ of life by comparing it to a candle that must soon go out. |
| Proponents | _________________ of the new youth soccer league met with the local parents to discuss by-laws, safety rules, uniforms, and other pressing issues. |
| garbled | In an attempt to mislead the enemy, the crafty prisoner of war _________________ his account of how the attack had been planned. |
| forestall | In order to __________________ criticism of my proposal, I prepared for the meeting by gathering relevant facts and figures beforehand. |
| demure | The young woman’s _____________ smile and flirtatious manner drew admiring glances. |
| statute | I wish there were a _______________ that would prevent people from revealing the ending of a detective story! |
| rivulets | _________________ of sweat ran down the faces of the men working in that terrible heat. |
| recoup | Once a political leader has lost the confidence of voters, it is almost impossible to ________________ it. |
| depreciation | He was not surprised that the recession had affected the value of his comic book and action figure collections, resulting in their ____________________. |
| reek | After the huge fire burned down several houses in our area, the air was filled with ashes and the _______________ of acrid smoke. |
| concise | In spite of the vast number of details in the United States Constitution, the document is remarkably ________________. |
| enlightened | An old Chinese proverb suggests: “Make a candle to get light; read a book to get _____________________.” |
| divulge | I beseeched the employees at the florist’s shop to _______________ the name of the person who had anonymously sent me flowers, but they refused. |
| quavered | She tried to appear calm, but her voice _________________, revealing her agitation. |
| recoiled | He _____________________ when he saw the rat scurry across the rug. |
| divulge | A person accused of a crime is not obliged to _________________ anything that might be incriminating. |
| relentless | Seeing my childhood friend so gray and infirm, I became keenly aware of the ___________________ passage of the years. |
| comport | The charitable programs sponsored by this organization _______________ well with our conception of a just and compassionate society. |
| staccato | The speaker’s _______________ delivery truly reminded us of a jackhammer breaking up concrete. |
| depreciation | “Wear and tear” is the __________________ that results from ordinary use, not from misuse. |
| reeks | It’s not surprising that the clothing of firefighters often __________________ of smoke and sweat. |
| recoil | Early rifles had such a “kick” to them that inexperienced soldiers were often injured by the _______________ after pulling the trigger. |
| deteriorated | It’s all very well to build new housing, but we should also rehabilitate neighborhoods that have __________________ through neglect. |
| proponent | When I learned how the air and water were being polluted, I became a strong _____________________ of ecological reforms. |
Level D Unit 11 Completing The Sentence Answers
| The program featured a debate between ________ of gun control and critics of legislation restricting ownership of firearms. | proponents |
| “I’m not afraid of anyone!” the boy piped up bravely, but we noticed that his voice ______ as he said it. | quavered |
| Leaders are judged by how well they _______ themselves in times of crisis. | comport |
| The assertive heroines portrayed in many TV programs are a far cry from the ________ young ladies depicted in the nineteenth century novels. | demure |
| Economists will tell you that inflation results in an increase in the supply of money and the _______ in its value. | depreciation |
| The telltale ______ of gas reminded us that someone had left a burner open on the stove. | reek |
| The witnesses have testified at great length, but how much really valuable information have they _______ to the investigation committee? | divulged |
| Now that the storm has damaged the crops, it’s up to us to work twice as hard to _____ our losses. | recoup |
| Despite the creature comforts we now enjoy, I feel that the quality of life has somehow _________ in recent years. | deteriorated |
| How often have we heard candidates for public office promise that they will be tough and ______ in fighting organized crime! | relentless |
| A(n) _________ public opinion, said Jefferson, is essential to a democratic society. | enlightened |
| In saying that “_______ is the soul of wit,” Shakespeare was reminding comedians to keep their jokes short and snappy. | brevity |
| In a passage that a composer had marked __________, every note should sound like the quick thrust of a knife. | staccato |
| A president will often try to _________ the defeat of a legislative program by appealing for the public’s support on TV. | forestall |
| Since you worked so long and hard for the money you earned, its doubly foolish to ______ it on things you don’t really want or need. | squander |
| What we need is not a lot of new legislation, but tough enforcement of the _______ already on the books. | statutes |
| To the district attorney’s dismay, the witness _________ all the facts and misled the jury. | garbled |
| The child _______ in fear and disgust as the harmless water snake slithered over the floor. | recoiled |
| As it wound its way through the desert, the mighty river became a mere _____ that travelers could easily wade across. | rivulet |
| Since you are charged for every word you use in a telegram, it pays to be as __________ as possible. | concise |
Level D Unit 11 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
| Sentence | Word |
|---|---|
| the devaluation of currency | depreciation |
| the unremitting persecution of Huguenots | relentless |
| the runnel of salt water | rivulet |
| A disjointed style of speech | staccato |
| an ordinance passed by the legislature | statute |
| a diffident and tentative reaction to the strangers | demure |
| deport oneself with dignity | comport |
| quiver with emotion | quiver |
| scramble a radio message | garble |
| value conciseness in a short story | brevity |
| to clarify the message | garble |
| steady speech | quaver |
| a fluid melody | staccato |
| accompanied by an aggressive glance | demure |
| likely to improve with age | deteriorate |
Level D Unit 11 Vocabulary in Context Answers
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Other Vocab Workshop Level D Answers
| Unit | Link |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 1 Answers |
| Unit 2 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 2 Answers |
| Unit 3 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 3 Answers |
| Unit 4 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 4 Answers |
| Unit 5 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 5 Answers |
| Unit 6 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 6 Answers |
| Unit 7 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 7 Answers |
| Unit 8 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 8 Answers |
| Unit 9 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 9 Answers |
| Unit 10 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 10 Answers |
| Unit 11 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 11 Answers |
| Unit 12 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 12 Answers |
| Unit 13 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 13 Answers |
| Unit 14 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 14 Answers |
| Unit 15 | Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 15 Answers |
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