The indoctrination into the cult proved a __________ influence upon the member's freedom of thought.
100
Probably worked ---> probably be working for
Professor Brown started yesterday's lecture by suggesting that if Benjamin Franklin were alive today, he probably worked for an advertising agency.
100
hectic or wildly enthusiastic
What does FRENETIC mean?
100
FURTIVE
The lad's _______ glances at his neighbor during the test did not go unnoticed by the teacher.
200
Difficult or strenuous
What does ARDUOUS mean?
200
AVARICE
In his _______, the business mogul would not be satisfied until he had driven his competitor to bankruptcy.
200
serious --> seriously challenge
The book, which was published only yesterday, is sure to challenge serious the ordinary person's definition of safe driving.
200
sly or secretive
What does FURTIVE mean?
200
HEINOUS
During Word War II, ______ crimes were perpetrated against unsuspecting Jews.
300
insatiable greed
What does AVARICE mean?
300
BEGUILED
______ by the sweet promise of Hollywood fame and fortune, the young woman packed her suitcase and left her family behind.
300
Is ---> Are
Inscribed on the wall is the names of those who left their homes in the village to travel to the United States.
300
shockingly horrible and despicable
What does HEINOUS mean?
300
IGNOMINIOUS
The powerful nation suffered an ________ defeat at the hands of their tiny neighbor to the south.
400
ruinous or damaging
What does BANEFUL mean?
400
ARDUOUS
Having climbed the first thousand feet, the hikers readied themselves for the ___________ ascent of the steepest part of the mountain.
400
works closely ----> worked closely
Although Duke Ellington did not collaborate with other composers on many of his jazz compositions, he works closely with pianist and composer Billy Strayhorn on a number of successful works.
400
rebelliously anti-establishment
What does ICONOCLASTIC mean?
400
FRENETIC
The ______ pace of the championship basketball game kept the audience on its feet.
500
deceive or lure astray
What does BEGUILE mean?
500
APPEASE
To _______ his critics, the songwriter altered the tune's offensive lyrics.
500
NO ERROR
Arguing that every chemical element is composed of fundamental particles of a weight unique to that element, the English meteorologist John Dalton presented the first modern atomic theory in 1803.
500
disgraceful
What does IGNOMINIOUS mean?
500
ICONOCLASTIC
Martin Luther's _________views, embodied in his 95 theses, led to the emergence of a new Protestant sect of Christianity.