Level D Unit 7 Choosing the Right Word Answers
| Word | Sentence |
|---|---|
| metropolis | I feel that a symphony orchestra is just as important to a _____ as a big department store or a major-league sports team. |
| advent | The _______ of texting has revolutionized the way in which people communicate with one another. |
| meandered | His talk ____ aimlessly through memories of his youth, descriptions of his children, and criticisms of the administration. |
| surly | I have no respect for people who are unfailingly courteous to their superiors but _____ to the employees under them. |
| shoddy | I don’t know which is worse — your failure to keep your promise to me or your ___ excuse for lying about it. |
| obstreperous | The bylaws state that any member who speaks in an _______ manner is to be quieted by the sergeant of arms. |
| vagrant | I lay there quietly, looking at the clouds and allowing ___ thoughts to pass through my mind. |
| inundated | When we asked for suggestions on how to improve our school’s athletic program we were __________ by “bright ideas” from all sides. |
| interim | The governor appointed a member of the state assembly to serve as an _____ senator until a new election can be held. |
| maligned | Only after Lincoln’s death did most people appreciate the great qualities of the man who had been so __________ in his own lifetime. |
| perilous | Churchill once said that if a nation tries to avoid everything that is hard and _______, it will weaken its own security. |
| bogus | I suffered a substantial financial loss and an even greater loss of faith in human nature when I tried to cash his ________ check. |
| apex | Most people agree that Elizabeth drama reached its ____ in the matchless plays of Shakespeare. |
| assimilate | One of the glories of America has been its ability to _____ immigrants from every part of the globe. |
| adieu | You have reached the stage of life when you must expect to say ____ to childhood and take in the responsibilities of a young adult. |
| sprightly | My mother’s recipe for lemon meringue pie is a ______ blend of tartness and sweetness. |
| momentous | Was any event in American history more ___________ than the decision of the continental congress in 1776 to break away from Great Britain |
| exorbitant | I know that you’re eager to have that pretty dress for the junior prom, but don’t you think the price is a little ________? |
| tirade | When new recruits refused to budge from their foxholes, the enraged sergeant let loose with a ______ of insults and abuse. |
| pensive | It was amazing to see how that quiet, _____ teenager change into a tough, hard driving leader. |
Level D Unit 7 Completing The Sentence Answers
| Word | Sentence |
|---|---|
| tirade | The senator departed from his prepared remarks to deliver an intemperate ______ attacking the administration’s foreign policy. |
| assimilate | It takes many long hours of study to ______ all the technical information you need to know if you wish to become a computer programmer. |
| adieu | It is sad to have to bid ______ to friends we have known for years. |
| apex | When the head of your golf club has reached the ______ of the swing, pause for a second before you begin the downward motion. |
| malign | Shakespeare’s wicked characters often assume the guise of kindness to cloak their _____ natures. |
| metropolis | “This great ______ has many problems,” the mayor said, “but it also has much to offer both residents and visitors.” |
| surly | Is there anything more unpleasant than to go to a store and find yourself in the hands of (a) ______ salesperson? |
| interim | Many students take jobs during the ______ between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. |
| exorbitant | When vacant apartments are in short supply, landlords can often get away with charging ______ rents. |
| vagrants | In the streets of all our great cities, you will find ______ who wander about without homes, jobs, or friends. |
| inundated | The people living in the valley will have to leave their homes because the area will be ______ when a new dam is constructed across the river. |
| pensive | My friend interrupted my ______ mood with the quip “A penny for your thoughts”. |
| shoddy | The food processor certainly looked impressive, but its construction was so ______ that within a few months, it began to fall apart. |
| sprightly | When the band struck up a(n) ______ tune, even the most reserved party guests began to laugh, dance, and have fun. |
| meandered | King’s Highway, an old Indian trail, ______ through Brooklyn, crossing many important streets and almost retracing its path at some points. |
| bogus | The notorious jewel thief evaded capture for years by adopting numerous clever disguises and ______ identites. |
| perilous | How can you criticize me for the way I behaved during the emergency when you yourself have never been in so ______ a position? |
| momentous | The difficult choice between going to college and getting a job is indeed a(n) ______ one for a young person. |
| advent | The appearance of many a main street was transformed with the ______ of fast-food restaurants. |
| obstreperous | Baby-sitters often find that children described by their parents as well behaved become ______ brats as soon as those parents leave the house. |
Level D Unit 7 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
| Word | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| adieu | “so long”, farewell, goodbye |
| advent | arrival, approach |
| apex | peak, summit, acme, crowning point |
| assimilate | digest, incorporate, blend in |
| bogus | fake, phony, spurious |
| exorbitant | extreme, inordinate, overprice |
| interim | interval, interlude, provisional, stopgap |
| inundate | submerge, deluge, swamp |
| malign | defame, vilify, badmouth, wicked |
| meander | ramble, roam, zigzag, twist |
| metropolis | large urban center |
| momentous | consequential, weighty, portentous |
| obstreperous | wild, rowdy, uncontrolled, riotous |
| pensive | dreamy, reflective, contemplative, wistful |
| perilous | risky, chancy, hazardous, unsafe |
| shoddy | flimsy, cheap, tacky, imitative |
| sprightly | frisky, preppy, spirited, animated, buoyant |
| surly | gruff, sullen, cranky, grouchy, hostile |
| tirade | harangue, diatribe, tongue-lashing |
| vagrant | drifter, vagabond, hobo, nomad |
| Word | Antonyms |
|---|---|
| adieu | “hello”, greeting |
| advent | departure, going away, exodus |
| apex | bottom, nadir |
| bogus | genuine, authentic |
| exorbitant | inexpensive, affordable, reasonable |
| malign | praise, commend, kind, benevolent |
| metropolis | hamlet, village |
| momentous | inconsequential, trivial, slight, unimportant |
| obstreperous | quiet, well-behaved, docile |
| perilous | safe, secure, harmless |
| shoddy | well-made, solid, durable, superior |
| sprightly | sullen, spiritless, dull morose, sluggish |
| surly | polite, gracious, civil, friendly, genial |
| vagrant | stay-at-home, homebody, resident |
Level D Unit 7 Vocabulary in Context Answers
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
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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