Unit 3

Question 1

Moderate

Answer 1

average, balanced
The company is experiencing moderate growth.

Question 2

Particular

Answer 2

specific, certain
My mom asked me to get a particular kind of milk, but I can’t remember which one it was.

Question 3

Prompt

Answer 3

immediate, quick
I expect a prompt reply.

Question 4

Rapid

Answer 4

fast, swift
Get this done rapidly.

Question 5

Subtle

Answer 5

slight, faint
There was a subtle difference between the two drafts.

Question 6

Applaud

Answer 6

praise, commend
I have to applaud you on all of your hard work.

Question 7

Rehearse

Answer 7

practice, prepare
The band chose to rehearse one last time before the concert.

Question 8

Guilt

Answer 8

remorse, regret
After sneaking out of the house, Nicole felt extreme guilt.

Question 9

Verdict

Answer 9

judgment, decision
What’s the final verdict?

Question 10

Condemn

Answer 10

denounce, disapprove
There are many laws that condemn that sort of behavior.

Question 11

Smuggle

Answer 11

sneak, conceal
We smuggled snacks into the movie theater.

Question 12

Cautious

Answer 12

careful, wary
My sister is a cautious driver.

Question 13

Envy

Answer 13

jealousy, desire
I envy her ability to sing.

Question 14

Fond

Answer 14

affectionate, attached
She is very fond of this game.

Question 15

Coward

Answer 15

fearful, timid
Kaleb wouldn’t eat a ghost pepper; he’s too much of a coward.

Question 16

Dread

Answer 16

fear, anticipate
I always dread going to the dentist.

Question 17

Generous

Answer 17

giving, charitable
The Humane Society relies on generous donors to stay open.

Question 18

Boast

Answer 18

brag, show off
I don’t mean to boast, I’m just proud of how far I’ve come.

Question 19

Sophisticated

Answer 19

refined, cultured
The Queen of England has a very sophisticated way of life.

Question 20

Stubborn

Answer 20

obstinate, unyielding
What made you so stubborn?