Argentina
Rangers
Yankees
Manchester United
Barcelona
100
devoid: Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer. What is devoid?
lacking, full of, big
100
derive: This magical sword is called Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which its name is derived. What is derived?
to come from, to go to, to have
100
decline: I am disappointed that Kyle declined our offer to sit in the dunk tank. Now who will dress up like a clown and sit still while people throw balls at him or her? What is decline?
refused
100
seize: The police officer seized the firework from the underage children. What is seize?
to give, to take away, to applaud
100
prohibitive: I've wanted to purchase the new Game Box since it came out last November, but up until now the price has been prohibitive. What is prohibitive?
cheap, expensive, fair
200
firmament: After barely surviving a deadly encounter, Kyle gazed up at the firmament and thanked the heavens that he survived. What is firmament? ground, sky, building
ground, sky, building
200
lofty: He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights. What is lofty?
short, tall, wild
200
entitle: I wouldn't mind sharing with Patrick if he didn't act like being a part of the Witherspoon family entitled him to a piece of everything on campus. What is entitle?
allow, not allow, share
200
deprive: The students were angry that the principal deprived everyone of prom because of the actions of a few individuals. What is deprive?
allow, take away, to give
200
Extraordinary: Kevin may know how to layup a basketball, but my jump shot is extraordinary. What is extraordinary?
awful, great, exciting
300
indiscriminate: You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase. What is indiscriminate?
careful, not careful, fearless
300
arduous: John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain. What is arduous?
easy, refreshing, difficult
300
candid: When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his candid opinion was that it would drive away customers. What is candid?
honest, angry, wrong
300
ascertain: Kevin told me that there is no homework. Katie told me that we are supposed to study for a quiz. I'm going to check the teacher's website to ascertain the truth. What is ascertain?
find out, deny, communicate
300
Establish: Even though peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years now, the solider still woke cold from dreams of battle. What is establish?
created, involved, gone
400
laden: Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag. What is laden?
light, pretty, heavy
400
exuberant: Janice loved the fast paced, exuberant feeling of the market during the holiday season. What is exuberant?
lacking energy, fine, lively
400
acquiesce: Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go. What is acquiesce?
accept, refused, give up
400
compulsory: Bruce did not want to help clean up the trash by the river, but the principal told him that since he chose to skip classes on Friday, his participation in the event would be compulsory. What is compulsory?
a choice, mandatory, difficulty
400
Consent: Jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend Rodney’s dance party, stating that his grades had improved, and he was quite pleased when she consented. What is consent?
allow, not allow, stated
500
spontaneous: Brenda was trying to study for her chemistry final when she was overcome by the spontaneous urge to go on a bike ride, but the urge passed as suddenly as it came. What is spontaneous?
carefully planned, unplanned, vacation
500
imperious: Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature. What is imperious?
sweet, commanding, thoughtless
500
grievance: The workers wrote an anonymous letter to their boss in which they expressed their grievances: long working hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions. What is grievance?
fair treatment, unfair treatment, ideas
500
enumerate: When Bobby asked Kelly to give him one reason why they shouldn't go, Kelly enumerated a list long enough to quiet Bobby. What is enumerate?
take away, saw, to give
500
Tact: Jane could have easily offended Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used tact and consideration when choosing her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt. What is tact?
rude, understanding, fairness
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