| Question | Answers |
| Which of the following words can be used to refer to funeral rites or ceremonies? | obsequies |
| A place that is considered very holy can be described as: | sacrosanct |
| The opposite of isolated might be: | systemic |
| If someone’s comments promote a particular cause, doctrine, or point of view, they might be described as: | tendentious |
| To intimidate by a stern and overbearing manner is to: | browbeat |
| Changing phases or conditions might be called: | vicissitudes |
| In line 2, genres means: | varieties |
| Which of the following words could not be used to replace diaphanous (sentence 3)? | opaque |
| Which of the following words could be used to replace persona (sentence 5)? | character |
| To show panache (sentence 5) is to display: | style |
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aficionados
It is often said that in Russia there are as many _____ of chess as there are of baseball or golf in the United States.
sacrosanct
If the woman thinks her status as a public official renders her _____, she is in for a rude awakening.
vicissitudes
Common sense reminds us that even in moments of great joy we should retain some awareness of the _____ and heartbreaks of life.
obsequies
What we owe to our fallen leader is not mournful _____ but a joyful assertion of life and a pledge to continue her work.
commensurate
I admit that you have some grounds for complaint, but those shrieks of outrage are simply not _____ with having been overcharged five cents.
prurient
It seems incredible that a few generations ago a novel of such quality could be widely condemned as designed to appeal to _____ interests.
emolument
The fact that they referred to my salary as a(n) _____ did not disguise the fact that I was being woefully underpaid.
immure
How can young people hope to become mature, self-reliant adults if they _____ themselves in a home environment that is overly comfortable and protective?
tendentious
I had hoped to hear a balanced, dispassionate discussion of this problem, but I found their approach to be distressingly one-sided and _____.
philippics
There is no doubt of your oratorical talents, but this is a time for quiet words of reconciliation–not for thundering _____.
matrix
The purpose of our policies is to develop bold forms of international understanding and practical cooperation that can sere as the _____ for peace.
systemic
The commission found that police corruption was not confined to one or two isolated precincts but was _____ in nature.
panache
James Bond seems to dispose of the villains he faces with all the _____ of the legendary paladins of medieval romance.
homilies
People involved in drug abuse need practical help in overcoming their addiction–not _____ exhorting them to higher standards of behavior.
browbeat
The defense attorney claimed that the police had used scare tactics to _____ her client into a confession.
diaphanous
Corot painted poetic and _____ landscapes, in which even solid objects seemed to be suffused with light and movement.
genre
Certainly your judgment, if not your motives, must be questioned when you choose to associate yourself with an organization of that _____.
persona
The _____ that a public figure displays to the world is often quite different from the personality that he or she exhibits in private.
forays
What gourmet feast can compare with the luscious delicacies that we consumed during our midnight _____ on the well-stocked refrigerator?
insouciant
When the results of the scholarship competition were announced, we could sense the deep disappointment beneath your _____ manner.
foray
The writing instructor requested that we not _____ into poetry until we learn how to master the art of prose.
systemic
The majority of patients experienced _____ symptoms such as fever, extreme weight loss, and night sweats.
genre
The Flemish painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder is known for his magnificent _____ scenes in which peasants are portrayed in their quotidian activities.
homily
After a hurricane completely ravaged their city, the minister’s _____ seemed pedantic and heartless.
persona
To portray the _____ of Falstaff, a performer must possess instinctive comic timing.
systemic
When doctors discovered the disease to be _____, they held out little hope for the patient’s recovery.
obsequies
When we reflected on his long and happy life and his unmatched record of public service, we found the _____ comforting and even inspiring.
tendentious
She claimed to be an unbiased witness, but I found her testimony to be opinionated and _____.
emolument
The constitution provides that the _____ received by the President is to be neither increased nor decreased during his term of office.
prurient
You should not approach a class in sex education with such a lustful and _____ attitude.
vicissitudes
The true test of her character will be how she is able to deal with the _____ of life.
immured
She cannot relate to other people in a constructive way because she is _____ in her own prejudices and hostilities.
aficionado
At first she showed only a mild interest in checkers, but as she played more and developed skill, she became a real _____ of the game.
homilies
What good does it do to regale the prisoners with _____ about going straight if they have no chance to make an honest living when they are released?
commensurate
In her speech to the entering freshman class, the dean emphasized that the benefits they derived from any course would be _____ with the effort that they devoted to it.
diaphanous
We found overwhelming beauty in the most common manifestations of nature, such as the colors of sunset, the delicate shape of a flower, or the _____ wings of an insect.
genres
My Classics professor said that the epic poem represents the most noble and inspiring of all literary _____.
sacrosanct
Their reverence for all creation was so great that even the most common manifestation of nature was _____.
matrix
One of my fondest hopes is to visit Jerusalem, the city that has had a unique role in history as the _____ of three world religions.
panache
It was a cat-and-mouse play about a patient detective and an aristocratic jewel thief who stole with elegance and _____.
browbeat
The overbearing maitre d’ _____ the diners into meekly accepting the least desirable table in the restaurant.
persona
The omniscient narrator is probably the most common _____ assumed by novel writers.
foray
Our troops returned from their successful _____ against the enemy’s base in a jubilant mood.
philippics
Time after time, he rose on the floor of the Senate and delivered bitter _____ against the lack of effective measures against environmental pollution.
insouciant
Having been conditioned to take wealth and luxury for granted, they tended to take a(n) _____ attitude toward money, even when they had only a modest income.
aficionado
I have been an ___________ of football since my youth.
browbeat
The dissatisfied customer had to _______________ the store manager into refunding his money.
commensurate
All employees got raises ___________________ with their efforts.
diaphanous
We were asked to use a _____________ material like gauze to make the costumes.
emolument
Choosing an equitable _________________ for the mayor was the latest of the city council’s acts.
foray
The calvary’s _____________ behind enemy lines was a great success.
foray
Counting on the element of surprise, the general ordered the troops to begin to __________________ before dawn.
genre
The science fiction ________________ has produced several classics.
homily
The topic of this week’s ___________________ is respect for diversity.
immure
The criminal was _________________ for life in a narrow cell.
insouciant
After months of worrying about the fate of his new project, the man was determined to lead a more ___________________ life thereafter.
matrix
Scientists discovered a tiny prehistoric creature fossilized in a ____ of amber.
Obsequies
The nation held somber ______ for its beloved leader.
Panache
In the film The Adventures of Robin Hood, the actor Errol Flynn captures the _____ of the bandit.
Persona
The comic ______ of Charlie Chaplin is recognizable the world over.
Philippic
The senator delivered a _____ against the proposed law and those who supported it.
Prurient
Considered a ____ novel by some, Ulysses was once banned from sale in the United States.
Sacrosanct
Members of the clergy felt privileged to be entrusted with guarding the ____ relic.
Systemic
The singer suffered a _____ breakdown after the long and demanding season.
Tendentious
The candidate’s supporters heartily applauded her ____ arguments
Vicissitude
The inevitable _____ of life affects us all
Having been conditioned to take wealth and luxury for granted, they tended to take a(n) ______ attitude toward money, even when they only a modest income.
insouciant
In her speech to the entering freshmen class, the dean emphasized that the benefits they derived from any course would be ______ with the effort that they devoted to it.
commensurate
Time after time, he rose on the floor of the Senate and delivered bitter _____ against the lack of effective measures against environmental pollution.
philippic
In my opinion, the epic poem represents the most noble and inspiring of all literary ______
genre
Their reverence for all creations of God was so great that, in their eyes, even the most common manifestation of nature was ______
sacrosanct
One of my fondest hopes is to visit Jerusalem, the city that has had a unique role in history as the ______ of three great world religions
matrix
It was a cat- and- mouse play about a patient detective and an aristocrat jewel thief who stole with elegance and __________
panache
The overbearing maitre d’ ____________ the diners into meekly accepting the least desirable table in the restaurant.
browbeat
When doctors discovered the disease to be ________, they held out little hope for the patient’s recovery.
systemic
When we reflected on his long and happy life and his unmatched record of public service, we found the ______ comforting and even inspiring.
obsequies
She claimed to be an unbiased witness, but I found her testimony to be opinionated and _____________.
tendentious
The constitution provides that the __________ received by the President is to be neither increased or decreased during his term of office.
emolument
You should not approach a class in sex education with such a leering and _______ attitude.
prurient
The true test of her character will be how she is able to deal with the ___________ of life.
vicissitude
She cannot relate to other people in a constructive way because she is ______ in her own prejudices and hostilities
immured
At first she showed only a mild interest in bridge, but as she played more and developed skill, she became a real _____ of the game.
aficionado
Our troops returned from their successful _______ against the enemy’s base in a jubilant mood.
foray
The omniscient narrator is probably the most common __________ assumed by novel writers.
persona
We found overwhelming beauty in the most common manifestations of nature , such as the colors of sunset, the delicate shape of a flower, or the __________ wings of an insect.
diaphanous
What good does it do to regale the prisoners with ____________ about going straight if they have no chance to make an honest living when they are released?
homily
