Untitled Deck Flashcards
(20 cards)
Despite his short temper, his willingness to give of his wealth to help others to succeed led people to call him __________________.
benevolent
Refers to someone who is charitable and kind-hearted
When parents display a __________________ for one child, the others are likely to feel __________________.
preference ………… jealous
Indicates favoritism can lead to sibling rivalry
An attack on someone when that person is most vulnerable may be __________________ but is always __________________.
effective ………………… unkind
Highlights the moral implications of exploiting vulnerability
While the committee members __________________ insults across the floor, the chairman tried in vain to __________________ order.
hurled ………………. restore
Demonstrates a chaotic meeting environment
To conceal his true activities, the spy quickly __________________ a plausible excuse for his presence there.
fabricated
Indicates the act of inventing a false story
He was eager to share the news with his friends. The opposite meaning is __________________.
reluctant
Suggests hesitance to share information
Many parents and even some teenagers do not approve of the amount of permissiveness in today’s society. The opposite meaning is __________________.
restrictiveness
Refers to the concept of limiting freedom
Every effort was made to avert the chance of failure. The opposite meaning is __________________.
ensure
Indicates a focus on preventing failure
The president of the students’ association never mentioned the treasurer’s integrity. The opposite meaning is __________________.
dishonesty
Highlights the value of honesty in leadership
She seems to be sensitive to the feelings of others. The opposite meaning is __________________.
unaware of
Indicates a lack of empathy
Considering the chaos you would cause if you were to resign now, I have no choice __________ to refuse your request.
than
Correct usage in a comparative context
Although we were informed of the group’s decision, we were unable to understand __________ importance.
its
Indicates possession in context
The mother left the baby __________ on the carpet when she heard the sound of the doorbell ring.
laying
Correct grammar usage in context
You may notice that the windows of the house next to the playground __________ like those of ancient English cottages.
looks
Correct subject-verb agreement in context
There is hardly a point to our knocking as __________ is not at home.
no one
Indicates absence in context
Tiger’s reaction to Sookdeo’s death shows mainly that __________________.
Tiger would miss Sookdeo’s inspiration and friendship
Reflects emotional connection between characters
Which of the following exemplifies the use of irony?
In life he was scorned and argued with every minute of the day. In death he was to be mourned, the good he did remembered
Highlights the contrast between life and death perceptions
The expression ‘wept copiously’ most nearly means __________________.
wept without stopping
Indicates an intense emotional response
The theme of the passage may be expressed in:
In defence of primitive peoples
Suggests a positive view of traditional cultures
The writer’s claim that stabilization of population can only be brought about by the stabilization of economic resources is best supported by the assumption that:
Smaller families will result from greater economic security
Links economic stability to family size
