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It was an IDYLLIC day - sunny, warm, and pleasant for a walk in the park.
A. damaged / B. mysterious / C. chilly / D. perfect
D. perfect
Some students are very ALOOF. However, some students do a great job paying attention.
A. warm / B. unconcerned / C. organized / D. safe
B. unconcerned
The DEBRIS in the stadium stands included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, discarded peanut shells, and sandwich wrappings.
A. people / B. papers / C. sounds / D. trash
D. trash
Sheila SPEARHEADED the new product line. She learned what people were buying. She started the new advertising campaign. She even designed the webpage and product logo.
A. understood / B. created / C. decreased / D. angered
B. created
When you leave the movies, I need you to come RIGHT to the car. I need to hurry home and avoid all of the traffic in the middle of town.
A. In good health
B. Sane or normal
C. In a straight or direct line
D. Completely
E. Properly
C. in a straight or direct line
The doctor’s office was so sanitary and shiny that Merton thought even the chairs must be STERILE.
A. messy / B. unorganized / C. furniture / D. clean
D. clean
The outraged parent paced and shouted angry insults at the administrator; Mr. Wallaby stood quiet and APOPLECTIC, enjoying the unexpected entertainment.
A. motionless / B. active / C. crazy / D. upset
A. motionless
The job candidate’s background was IMPECCABLE – she had good references and many years of experience in her field.
A. imperfect / B. correct / C. unusual / D. suspicious
B. correct
Since no one came to the first meeting, attendance for the second one is MANDATORY for all staff.
A. limited / B. required / C. angry / D. optional
B. required
My friend has got to be outside her RIGHT mind if she thinks I would go on a date with her ex-boyfriend.
A. In good health
B. Sane or normal
C. In a straight or direct line
D. Completely
E. Properly
B. Sane or normal
The mountain pass was a TORTUOUS road, twisting and turning like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
A. curvy / B. direct / C. dangerous / D. unknown
A. curvy
Unlike Jamie's room, which was IMMACULATE, Jeffrey’s room was very messy.
A. gross / B. jumbled / C. clean / D. safe
C. clean
The patient is so SOMNOLENT that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time.
A. sleepy / B. excited / C. confused / D. lazy
A. sleepy
Katie’s BELLIGERENCE surprised everyone. She threw her book across the room, glared at Chris, and then pushed him to the floor.
A. calmness / B. friendliness / C. anger / D. noise
C. anger
I don't feel quite RIGHT today. I should not have eaten 47 jellybeans and 92 skittles for breakfast.
A. In good health
B. Sane or normal
C. In a straight or direct line
D. Completely
E. Properly
A. in good health
Discrimination or BIAS can cause distress toward the targeted group. It does not feel right to judge people for a particular quality.
A. understanding / B. lessen / C. ignore / D. unfairness
D. unfairness
Rather than be involved in CLANDESTINE meetings, they did everything quite openly.
A. secret / B. quiet / C. noisy / D. understood
A. secret
VULNERABLE people are oftentimes in need of protection under certain laws so others cannot take advantage of them.
A. strong / B. upsetting / C. weak / D. unusual
C. weak
My friend was so FORLORN when her dog died that she cried for a week.
A. cold / B. dangerous / C. upset / D. excited
C. upset
During the storm, my hat was knocked RIGHT off my head from the strong gust of wind. I found it four yards away from me later on.
A. In good health
B. Sane or normal
C. In a straight or direct line
D. Completely
E. Properly
D. completely
Bill felt REMORSE, or shame, for his harsh words. He wished he hadn't been so hateful to his sister.
A. happiness / B. guilty / C. satisfied / D. unusual
B. guilty
Mike’s parrot was LOQUACIOUS, but Maria’s bird said very little.
A. humble / B. reserved / C. talkative / D. busy
C. talkative
He was so PARSIMONIOUS that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies they needed to buy some candy. He really did not want to part with his money.
A. wasteful / B. cheap / C. hateful / D. helpful
B. cheap
While Luis is hardworking, his INDOLENT brother spends most of the time watching TV, sleeping in, or sitting around with friends.
A. talkative / B. lazy / C. dedicated / D. mysterious
B. lazy
When we go out to dinner, I need you to have RIGHT behavior. No chewing with your mouth open or loud noises, please!
A. In good health
B. Sane or normal
C. In a straight or direct line
D. Completely
E. Properly
E. properly