Lesson 2 Scholarship Vocabulary Level III Ancillary Flashcards

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1
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Landlocked nations lack direct _______________ to the sea.

A

access

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2
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The mechanic _________________ at the suggestion he had done an inadequate job.

A

bristled

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3
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They want us to be silent as they will ________________ no interference to their plans.

A

brook

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4
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A __________________ friend or colleague can never be trusted.

A

capricious

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5
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On the basis of the x-ray of my leg, the doctor could say with ________________ that I had sustained a fracture.

A

certitude

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6
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Two were convicted immediately because of their obvious _________________ in the fraud.

A

complicity

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7
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If their young child had been injured, the parents would have been incredibly ___________________.

A

distraught

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8
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Employees whose work is ___________________ deserve to be recognized.

A

impeccable

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9
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The candidate seems to be _____________________, but her advisors are somewhat concerned that she is not fully prepared for the upcoming debate.

A

imperturbable

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10
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The team that won was _________________.

A

jubilant

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11
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The restaurant manager attempted to ________________ the disgruntled customer who as not pleased that her meal had been served at room temperature.

A

mollify

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12
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The Kentucky Wildcats good fortune was at its ______________ when they discovered themselves in sole possession of first place int he division.

A

nadir

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13
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The immature person is very easily _________________ and shows a lack of patience.

A

nettled

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14
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Poor weather conditions impeded the climbers in their ascent to the __________________.

A

pinnacle

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15
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Due to the recent ______________ of traffic fatalities on I-85 at the Georgia/South Carolina border, many drivers are taking a longer route that is proving to be longer but certainly safer.

A

rash

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16
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Our __________________ ally gave us their wholehearted support.

A

staunch

17
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We could find no complaints with the service at the hotel and could only tell others that the entire staff was ____________________.

A

superlative

18
Q

The Tour de France last for many days and contains arduous terrain and the _______________ winding roads challenge even the most experienced riders.

A

tortuous

19
Q

Simone Biles is a well-known around the world and her gymnastic talents are ___________________ appreciated by who watch.

A

universally

20
Q

For most people, the sting of a rebuke may be somewhat emotionally painful but it is not particularly _______________

A

virulent