Lesson12

Question 1

Many students avoided the class when they saw the _______ lists of articles and books that the syllabus included as required reading

Answer 1

Voluminous

Question 2

Dickens miserly character Ebenezer Scrooge was a model of ________

Answer 2

Parsimony

Question 3

There are _____ reasons why it pays to be polite to others

Answer 3

Myriad

Question 4

His _______ desire to understand other cultures made him a tireless traveler

Answer 4

Insatiable

Question 5

Demonstrating incredible ______, the manager attempted to keep all of his workers year end bonuses for himself

Answer 5

Avarice

Question 6

After the pups burst, out basement was quickly ____ with water.

Answer 6

Inundated

Question 7

The _____ lifestyle required of monks forbids them luxuries

Answer 7

Austere

Question 8

Taking some time of the unnecessary adjectives out of your writing would make it less _____

Answer 8

Florid

Question 9

After trick or treating, the child’s sack was ____ with candy, gum, and other treats

Answer 9

Replete

Question 10

_______ expenditures will be soon exhaust your savings

Answer 10

Prodigal