Definition
analyze
to study
When the boss advised Jim to improve his attitude, he meant that Jim should______.
a. have a better outlook about work.
b. eat healthier
c. speed up his typing
fragile
breakable
A piano teacher who was very critical of a child's piano playing would _____
a. not pay attention
b. praise the child
c. point out every mistake
indicate
to show
If a rash indicates an allergy, the rash______
a. has nothing to do with the allergy
b. causes the allergy
c. is a sign of the allergy
contrast
difference
The fire that destroyed the store was no accident. Someone set it on purpose.
a. category
b. deliberate
c. uncritical
attitude
a way of thinking
My grandmother's lace wedding veil is too fragile for me to wear at my own wedding. The veil_____
a. might get torn
b. is too old-fashioned
c. is stained
excessive
overly great
The servings of the restaurant are much to large. Plates are heaped are heaped with more food than anyone could eat.
a. indicate
b. excessive
c. fragile
frustration
discouragement
There is a big contrast in the twins' personalities. Their personalities_____
a. very much alike
b. are very different
c. aren't very pleasant
critical
faultfinding
Did the murdered man's coffee contain poison? The police laboratory will examine a sample of the coffee to find out.
a. analyze
b. contrast
c. attitude
category
group
The little girl can't get her snow boots off. She pulls and tugs, pulls and tugs, and finally burst into tears.
a. deliberate
b. contrast
c. frustration
frustration
discouragement
When the swimming class was divided into sections, I was put with the "beginners".
a. excessive
b. fragile
c. categoty