Level D Unit 8 Completing The Sentence Answers
| Sentence | Answer |
|---|---|
| The philanthropist devoted his time, energy, and funds to establishing a(n) ________ for promoting world peace. | institute |
| Despite intense heat, meager rainfall, and ______ vegetation, many animals have adapted to life in the desert. | sparse |
| Although I cannot support her in the election, I fully appreciate her many _____ qualities. | sterling |
| You will need experience, ability, financing, and good luck to have any chance of succeeding in so risky a business ______. | venture |
| As the snake came into view and slithered across her path, the archaeologist’s eyes _____ with fear. | dilated |
| The wooden staircase we had worked so hard to build was now irregularly curved because the boards had _____. | warped |
| The main point in my father’s speech was that all the riches of the world are so much worthless _____ without spiritual values and faith. | dross |
| The idea that an incoming President can miraculously solve all of the nation’s problems is simply ________. | preposterous |
| Weary from months of hard work, she was hopeful that a week at a spa would ________ her. | rejuvenate |
| Calling upon her many years of experience, the retired warden discussed with great ____ the topic of the evening—- “Can Criminals Be Rehabilitated?” | assurance |
| I consider myself a very peaceful person, but if anyone approaches me in a(n) ______ manner, I am prepared to defend myself. | pugnacious |
| Can any amount of money ______ someone for years sacrificed to a hopeless cause? | remunerate |
| As days passed without a phone call, a note, or an e-mail, his hopes for a reconciliation _____ until he no longer thought about her at all. | dwindled |
| When my pet hamster died suddenly, my friends were unable to ______ me during my hours of grief. | console |
| Because his army was stronger than his rival’s, the pretender to the throne was able to seize power throughout the entire ______. | realm |
| He is such a(n) ______ sports enthusiast that he spends almost all of his space this either playing ball or watching balls on TV. | rabid |
| Did you know the English word bedlam was taken from the name of an infamous _____ for the insane in medieval London? | asylum |
| When we are discussing a serious problem like drug abuse, I feel that _____ remarks are in bad taste. | flippant |
| Doctors hope to lessen the number, length, and severity of common colds, even if they cannot provide complete _____ from them. | immunity |
| She is an excellent ball handler and a very good shot; his only serious ______ as a basketball player is lack of speed. | liability |
Level D Unit 8 Choosing the Right Word Answers
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rejuvenated | The outworn ideas of the past cannot be rejuvenated simply by expressing them in snappy, modern slang |
| preposterous | Today scientists smile wryly at the preposterous notion that the earth is flat, but in earlier times it was an accepted fact |
| dross | We must clear away the dross of false ideas from our minds and take a long hard look at reality |
| pugnacious | Generally, pugnacious behavior on the football field is more effective in drawing penalties than in gaining ground |
| sparse | As usual, there are plenty of talkers, but the supply of doers is sparse |
| warped | Patriotism is a fine quality, but not when it is warped into a hatred of other nations |
| immunity | A sound understanding of the principles of freedom and self-government is the best way to gain immunity from totalitarian propaganda |
| asylum | Many Americans think that the United States should continue to provide asylum for people fleeing from tyranny in other lands |
| rabid | I agree with some of the speaker’s ideas, but I find his rabid enthusiasm for crackpot causes hard to take |
| sterling | I support the team captain because of the sterling leadership she has given us during the long, hard season |
| consoled | Do you expect me to be consoled by the fact that I was not the only one to fail the exam? |
| realm | When you write so imaginatively about “life on other planets,” you are entering the realm of science fiction |
| renumerate | In spite of his talk about his great wealth, I noticed that the penny pincher did not offer to renumerate us for expenses |
| assurance | I would not agree to run for public office before receiving assurance of support from important groups in the community |
| liability | An unwillingness to listen to suggestions from others is a grave liability in a leader |
| dilate | No doubt the instructor knows a great deal about ecology, but is there any need for her to dilate on threats to the environment at such great length? |
| dwindles | How quickly interest in the program dwindles when students realize that it calls for so much work, with little chance for glory! |
| institute | In order to meet stricter industry standards, manufacturers will have to institute new systems of quality control |
| venture | I know better than to venture into a canoe that a novice will paddle upstream against a crosswind |
| flippant | I like humor as well as anyone, but I don’t believe in being flippant on so solemn an occasion |
| Venture | The college swim team went on an overseas Venture to compete with teams from all parts of Southeast Asia |
| Immunity | The hired man agreed to testify against his boss in exchange for Immunity against charges related to the crime |
| Console | When the thief stepped up to the computer Console I knew at once that he had the secret passwords |
| Institute | The Institute had a strict policy that new members could not be admitted without a thorough review and background check |
| Sterling | My dog’s behavior in obedience class is usually Sterling but yesterday he was more interested in playing with the other dogs than in paying attention to commands. |
Level D Unit 8 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
| a potion to REVITALIZE and energize | rejuvenate |
| seek REFUGE from incessant strife | asylum |
| free from all DEBT | liability |
| the REFUSE of molten metal | dross |
| build RESISTANCE to bee stings | immunity |
| a QUARRELSOME person ready to take offense | pugnacious |
| COMFORT the family in their sorrow | console |
| DISTORTED her judgement | warped |
| COMPENSATE the babysitter for his time | remunerate |
| cause blood vessels to EXPAND | dilate |
| BRING ABOUT a change in policy | institute |
| fall within the queen’s DOMAIN | realm |
| resent their IMPERTINENT attitude | flippant |
| CHANCE a long pass for a touchdown | venture |
| the FANATICAL ravings of a rabble-rouser | rabid |
| walked with an air of UNCERTAINTY (A) | assurance |
| a PLAUSIBLE explanation for the noise (A) | preposterous |
| gradually INCREASE in size (A) | dwindle |
| an area of ABUNDANT resources (A) | sparse |
| a person of MEDIOCRE reputation (A) | sterling |
Level D Unit 8 Vocabulary in Context Answers
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. 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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