Unit 1-9

Question 1

not correct; showing bad manners on taste

Answer 1

improper

Question 2

an unfortunate but minor accident; a slip up, blunder, misfortune

Answer 2

mishap

Question 3

to shake up roughly; to move along in a jerky or bumpy fashion

Answer 3

jolt

Question 4

to trick or lead a person into believing something that is not true

Answer 4

deceive

Question 5

to devote much energy or effort; try hard

Answer 5

strive

Question 6

lasting or used for a limited time

Answer 6

temporary

Question 7

having a strong effect; commanding attention; striking, memorable

Answer 7

impressive

Question 8

something that gets in the way; a barrier, hurdle, snag

Answer 8

obstacle

Question 9

energetic, lively, fast; cool and fresh

Answer 9

brisk

Question 10

having a dull point or edge,honest but insensitive in manner

Answer 10

blunt

Question 11

fully grown or developed

Answer 11

mature

Question 12

the amount of space that can be filled; skill

Answer 12

capacity

Question 13

one chosen to take the place of another or to act in the person’s absence

Answer 13

deputy

Question 14

The hostess had to ___________ the party because she came down with the flu.

Answer 14

postpone

Question 15

The teacher is going to ___________ the “no talking” rule during the test

Answer 15

enforce

Question 16

The dog owner promised not to __________ his puppy.

Answer 16

abandon

Question 17

The wealthy businessman lived in a __________ mansion.

Answer 17

luxurious

Question 18

The ____________ information gave the detective the wrong clues.

Answer 18

misleading

Question 19

We climbed a high ________ to see the horizon.

Answer 19

bluff

Question 20

The _________ proved how old the diamond truly was.

Answer 20

document.

Question 21

Toys for Tots will ___________ toys to needy children.

Answer 21

distribute

Question 22

We will ___________ the students about their favorite lunch meal.

Answer 22

poll

Question 23

One foolish mistake can be your__________.

Answer 23

undoing

Question 24

Even the most athletic person will feel _____________ after running a marathon.

Answer 24

fatigue

Question 25

Do you know how to ____________ this math problem?

Answer 25

calculate

Question 26

It was so hot and dry that the flowers started to _____________.

Answer 26

wilt

Question 27

My parents have a _______________ set of keys to my house.

Answer 27

duplicate

Question 28

Spell

cherish

Answer 28

cherish

Question 29

Spell

energetic

Answer 29

energetic

Question 30

Spell

reliable

Answer 30

reliable

Question 31

Spell

apparent

Answer 31

apparent

Question 32

Spell

capable

Answer 32

capable

Question 33

Spell

aggressive

Answer 33

aggressive

Question 34

Spell

miniature

Answer 34

miniature

Question 35

Spell

shrewd

Answer 35

shrewd

Question 36

Spell

solitary

Answer 36

solitary

Question 37

Spell

overwhelm

Answer 37

overwhelm

Question 38

Spell

accomplish

Answer 38

accomplish

Question 39

Spell

demolish

Answer 39

demolish

Question 40

I had to ___________ $100 from my savings account.

Answer 40

withdraw.