Level G Unit 6 Choosing the Right Word Answers
| Human and animal forms carved in stucco and stone are a common (motif, neophyte) in ancient Aztec art. | motif |
| Though the book was written by an avowed (agnostic, derelict), it enjoyed a certain popularity with religious types. | agnostic |
| As he sat before the fire reading his newspaper, Grandfather seemed the very epitome of (plenary, sylvan) contentment. | plenary |
| Because she is a fair-minded woman, I’m sure she will present both sides of the controversy with admirable (equity, effigy). | equity |
| Though I can sometimes be as (testy, derelict) as an irate wasp, I normally do not lose my temper very easily. | testy |
| Today’s forecast calls for variable cloudiness with (abject, intermittent) periods of rain. | intermittent |
| My studies have convinced me that the one dominant (motif, diatribe) in American history has been the expansion of democracy. | motif |
| Bag ladies and other homeless (neophytes, derelicts) roam our streets in increasing numbers. | derelicts |
| The awkward pause in the conversation became even more painful when he interjected his (plenary, inane) attempts at humor. | inane |
| All of a sudden, a strange young man rushed onto the speaker’s platform and launched into a (travesty, diatribe) against “big government”. | diatribe |
| After over 30 years in Congress, he retains the idealism of the (agnostic, neophyte) but has gained the practical wisdom of the veteran. | neophyte |
| His disgraceful behavior since he left college is in itself a(n) (indictment, surveillance) of the lax, overindulgent upbringing he received. | indictment |
| What qualities will he have to fall back on when his (indubitable, testy) charm and good looks begin to wear thin? | indubitable |
| His extraordinary ability to (moot, travesty) the works of popular writers is largely due to his keen eye for the ridiculous. | travesty |
| The picture shows the three Graces dancing in a forest clearing, while nymphs, satyrs, and other (sylvan, indubitable) creatures cavort among the trees. | sylvan |
| According to the village’s custom, one can get rid of an enemy by making a tiny (effigy, motif) of him and sticking it full of pins. | effigy |
| Observers on the ground keep close (surveillance, equity) on air traffic at a busy airport by means of various electronic devices, such as radar. | surveillance |
| Only an (intermittent, abject) coward would stand idly by while a defenseless old woman was mugged in the street. | abject |
| The historian had long been noted for the soundness of his scholarship and the (complicity, perspicacity) of his judgement. | perspicacity |
| “I vetoed that idea when it was first (mooted, indicted) years ago,” the governor said, “and I have never regretted my decision.” | mooted |
| How can I be accused of (indictment, complicity) in that plot when I did not even know the conspirators? | complicity |
| To some readers, the dark and (intermittent, sylvan) setting of Hawthorne’s short story “Young Goodman Brown” symbolizes the unknown. | sylvan |
| We laughed at Grandmother’s confession that she can be (testy, moot) before she has er morning cup of coffee | testy |
| Several theology professors have given provocative reviews of the new book by Mr. Stuart, who readily admits he is an (effigy, agnostic). | agnostic |
| The sleeping security guard was (derelict, plenary) in his duties. | derelict |
Level G Unit 6 Synonyms and Antonyms Answers
| Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| abject | wretched, miserable, ignoble | lofty, noble, exalted |
| agnostic | doubter | believer |
| complicity | connivance, collusion | noninvolvement, innocence |
| derelict | vagrant, remiss, delinquent | punctilious, conscientious, scrupulous |
| diatribe | harangue, tirade | panegyric, encomium, eulogy |
| effigy | figure, figurine, likeness | |
| equity | justice, fairness, impartially | injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice |
| inane | vapid, idiotic, moronic, fatuous | sensible, meaningful, profound |
| indictment | charge, accusation | |
| indubitable | unquestionable, indisputable | questionable, debatable, dubious |
| intermittent | fitful, spasmodic, random | continuous, uninterrupted |
| moot | debatable, questionable, broach | undebatable, indisputable, self-evident |
| motif | ||
| neophyte | tenderfoot, tyro, rookie | veteran, past master, exert, pro |
| perspicacity | acuity, acumen, discernment | dullness, obtuseness |
| plenary | unlimited, unrestricted | limited, restricted, incomplete |
| surveillance | observation, scrutiny, monitoring | |
| sylvan | forested, arcadian | |
| testy | irritable, peevish, waspish, petulant | even-tempered, imperturbable, unexcitable |
| travesty | burlesque, parody, caricature, farce |
Level G Unit 6 Completing The Sentence Answers
| plenary | During the emergency, the mayor assumed _________ authority and did whatever was needed to provide essential services. |
| complicity | Those who saw the young woman being assaulted and did nothing to help her were guilty of _________ in the crime. |
| perspicacity | The _________ of her analysis not only clarified the nature of the problem but also suggested its most promising solution. |
| indubitable | Though some writers have emphasized Jefferson’s human weaknesses, his greatness is also a(n) ________ part of the historical record. |
| derelict | I would be _________ in my duty to you if I did not warn you against the pernicious effects of smoking cigarettes. |
| intermittent | For years, we carried on a(n) __________ correspondence, sometimes allowing months to pass before a letter was answered. |
| neophyte | How could a mere ___________ in the teaching profession question the judgment of so experienced an educator? |
| indictment | The fact that so many released prisoners return to a life of crime is in itself a terrifying _________ of our penal system. |
| surveillance | Throughout the period that the spy thought he had gone undetected, he was actually under close _______ by the CIA. |
| travesty | Since the accused was never really given a chance to defend himself, his so-called trial was nothing but a(n) ________ of justice. |
| equity | Simple ________demands that we distribute the tax burden as fairly as possible among the populace, the senator remarked. |
| agnostic | Since he neither nor denies the existence of God, I’d classify him as a(n) ___________ rather than an atheist. |
| diatribe | Every time we did something to anger him, he delivered an intemperate ___________ lambasting our “hopeless irresponsibility.” |
| inane | It was such a(n) ___________ remark that I couldn’t keep myself from laughing derisively when I heard it. |
| testy | I’d say that the phrase “having a short fuse” aptly describes my boss’s decidedly _________ disposition. |
| sylvan | In her garland of leaves and acorns, the child looked very much like some _________ spirit from an Arthurian myth. |
| effigy | The overthrown dictator was hanged in __________ before a vast throng in the square. |
| abject | At the slightest sound of thunder, dog Rover dives under the bed in a state of ___________ terror. |
| motifs | In the Wagner’s operas, brief musical ___________ associated with the characters or their actions recur again and again. |
| moot | How can you call than a(n) _______ question when it is quite clearly a simple matter of right and wrong? |
Level G Unit 6 Vocabulary in Context Answers
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Other Vocab Workshop Level G Answers
| Unit | Link |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 1 Answers |
| Unit 2 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 2 Answers |
| Unit 3 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 3 Answers |
| Unit 4 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 4 Answers |
| Unit 5 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 5 Answers |
| Unit 6 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 6 Answers |
| Unit 7 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 7 Answers |
| Unit 8 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 8 Answers |
| Unit 9 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 9 Answers |
| Unit 10 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 10 Answers |
| Unit 11 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 11 Answers |
| Unit 12 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 12 Answers |
| Unit 13 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 13 Answers |
| Unit 14 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 14 Answers |
| Unit 15 | Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 15 Answers |
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