Definition
Ramshackle
dilapidated, a house or vehicle in a state of severe disrepair.
incredulous
disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful
The senator launched a new ________ to raise awareness about climate change across the state.
A. campaign
B. nuance
C. doctrine
D. reprieve
Answer: A. campaign
Instead of addressing the accusation directly, the spokesperson gave an ________ explanation that sidestepped the real issue.
A. oblique
B. candid
C. meticulous
D. hasty
Answer: A. oblique
to pester, or to beg persistently
importune
emporium
a large grand store or mall selling a wide variety of goods.
When told the story, she gave him an ________ look, unable to believe what she was hearing.
A. incredulous
B. placid
C. judicious
D. fervent
Answer: A. incredulous
Reporters continued to ________ the mayor for comments, following him relentlessly from room to room.
A. concede
B. importune
C. revise
D. commemorate
Answer: B. importune
He stared out the window in a ________ mood, contemplating the difficult decision he had to make.
A. jubilant
B. pensive
C. obstinate
D. callous
Answer: B. pensive
mock or ridicule
Jeer
reprimanding
rebuke, admonish
His ________ personality made it easy for everyone to feel comfortable around him, even on their first meeting.
A. affable
B. austere
C. reclusive
D. volatile
Answer: A. affable
The teacher walked into the classroom ________ the students for their disruptive behavior during the assembly.
A. flattering
B. reprimanding
C. consulting
D. applauding
Answer: B. reprimanding
Even after being insulted publicly, she remained ________ and chose to forgive rather than retaliate.
A. magnanimous
B. vindictive
C. indifferent
D. evasive
Answer: A. magnanimous
unspoken, refers to things that people think but do not say.
tacit
Campaign
an organized course of action to achieve a goal.
Their agreement was ________, understood by both of them without ever being spoken aloud.
A. chaotic
B. tacit
C. dormant
D. capricious
Answer: B. tacit
She accepted the unexpected assignment with surprising ________, finishing it faster than anyone expected.
A. apathy
B. alacrity
C. trepidation
D. lethargy
Answer: B. alacrity
After hearing the sad news, he wore a ________ expression for the rest of the day.
A. doleful
B. ornate
C. sprightly
D. audacious
Answer: A. doleful
Friendly and pleasant to be with.
Affable
gleaned
obtain or get, extract from various sources
preemptory
imperious, arrogant, refusing to be contradicted
The coach issued a ________ command for everyone to line up immediately, leaving no doubt about who was in charge.
A. tentative
B. peremptory
C. whimsical
D. conciliatory
Answer: B. peremptory
Despite the challenges ahead, she remained ________, confident that things would work out in the end.
A. morose
B. sanguine
C. irate
D. dubious
Answer: B. sanguine
cheerfully confident
sanguine