Lesson 9 Level III Test Prep Flashcards
Beware of excessive pride in yourself or in your personal appearance. [word suggested by context]
vanity
This arrangement is for the time being only and is subject to alteration. [word suggested by context}
tentative
They have a recurring and habitual inclination to put off what has to be done to some indefinite time in the future. [word suggested by context]
chronic
He believes himself to be good looking without being absolutely sure or certain that he really is. [word suggested by context]
fancy / fancies
Hurricanes cause so many trees to fall that it is impossible to count them. [word suggested by context]
fell
Claire has an intense loathing for those who utilize others for their own selfish ends. [word suggested by context]
abominate and also “exploit” is hinted at as well
DDT, a supposedly _____________ and trusted pesticide, was eventually to have been discovered to have disastrous consequences on the environment and health.
innocuous
Some people enjoy living on a farm; others ______________ it.
abominate
After being victimized by those he had trusted most, Silas Marner [literary character] abandoned his ________________ lifestyle and became most a social.
gregarious
Communities that were most _______________ by the recent storms will be linked to the mainland once the bridge is repaired.
isolated
I thought that I would be facing a _______________ competitor in yesterday’s match, but he proved to be almost as inexperienced as I am.
veteran
The day for the Macy’s parade was predicted to be most ______________ until that morning when the weather turned unfavorable.
propitious
Parents who have engaged in solid parenting expect their children to be a solace to them and not an _________________.
affliction
Our mail is usually delivered a few minutes _______________ or subsequent to lunch break.
prior
The president is _______________ that the organization does not have to raise its dues, but the treasurer is doubtful this will happen.
positive
At the moment, we have a ______________ agreement but is will only become final after both parties agree.
tentative
Were he to finish the science exhibition as a runner up it would be a serious blow to his fragile _______________.
vanity
A common ____________ in our society is an all-consuming addiction to cell phones.
affliction
You thought that the “Queen’s Gambit” was the best ______________ for ultimately winning the game, but I had seen it before and countered it.
strategy
________________ creatures are supposed to move with a liveliness so put some effort in to your studies!
Animate
Most high school texts are based on the _______________ that students are reading at grade level.
presumption
The latest stretch of cold and wet weather has been something of an ________________ that we did not expect and ultimately detest.
abomination
Corporate management has made a ______________ offer to the AFL-CIO in hopes of alleviating a strike.
tentative
You cannot be absolutely ______________ they are wrong unless you are absolutely certain.
positive
