This word completes the following sentence: To the human lungs, fresh air is a balmy dream; smog a _________ nightmare.
What is "odious"?
100
Word meaning "to criticize harshly".
What is "castigate"?
100
This word means "a huge fire".
What is "conflagration"?
100
quandary, adversity, debacle, labyrinth, cryptic
What is "Mole Hills or Mountains?" or "Words Relating to Problems, Puzzlements, and Disasters"?
100
cantankerous altruistic belligerent antagonistic
What is "altruistic"? It means "kind and generous"...
200
This word completes the following sentence: According to some nutritionists, a vitamin regime could be beneficial to one's health, but overuse os supplements due to a poor diet could ___________ instead.
What is "detrimental"?
200
Word meaning "to verbally attack".
What is "impugn"?
200
This word best completes the following sentence: Despite the __________ of her bust afternoons–homework, carpooling, dinner preparation–Annabelle strives to maintain an inner sense of order and calm.
What is "turbulence"?
200
amicable, amiable, cordial, gregarious, jocular
What is "The Convivial Cluster" or "Words Relating to Friendly and Agreeable"?
200
parsimonious avaricious conundrum miserly
What is "conundrum"? A conundrum is a riddle and the others words have to do with money.
300
Although she took a vow of reticence and verbal temperance, Yolanda spread __________, yet true, accounts about her neighbor that eventually drove poor Ms. Jade to have to another town!
What is "pernicious"?
300
This word fills in the blank in the following sentence: I felt pushed under the rug when I tried to share my perspective on extracurricular activities with Ava, for my point of view was quickly ________ following her eerie and unsympathetic laugh!
What is "rebuffed"?
300
This word completes the following sentence: The dormitory seemed like a(n) _________; the bedrooms, hallways, and common living quarters intersected each other in an intricate, maze-like pattern.
What is "The Cantankerous Cluster" or "Words Relating to Quarreling, Fighting, and Bitter Feelings"?
300
congenial amenable convivial squander
What is "squander"? Squander has to do with wasting money and the other have to do with being nice.
400
This number corresponds to which following sentence is incorrect: 1. The virulent vapors produced headaches and nausea in those who breathed them in. 2. Sneaking out of the house at night and making up stories about post-curfew whereabout are examples of devious conduct. 3. The fictitious character's nefarious ways made him the perfect antagonist to the kindly police officer. 3. Filled with anxiety, the young apprentice felt at ease when he saw the ominous visions.
What is 4?
400
These two words fill in the blanks: First you ______ me among our closest friends, then you downright _________ me in public–what sort of harsh treatment should I expect next?
What are "deride" and "castigate"?
400
This word completes the following sentence: Despite Michael's proficiency in mathematics, he still finds advanced algebra ___________ and attends extra-help sessions two mornings a week.
What is "The Giving Group" or "Words Relating to Generosity in Spending Money or Time, Or Showing Concern for Others"?
400
confounding mercenary enigmatic obscure
What is "mercenary"? Mercenary means doing something for selfish gain, while the others have to do with being mysterious or confusing.
500
Despite myriad programs geared toward societal improvement, still rampant and among the most ______ and _________ crimes are vandalism, assault and battery, and child abduction.
What is "odious" and "nefarious"?
500
This number corresponds to which following sentence is incorrect:
1. After being rebuffed by her peers, Harriet felt reassured.
2. The center's mission was impugned as unfair and narrow-minded.
3. The parents eyed their child deprecatingly, hoping that their displeasure would persuade him to change.
4. The elder's reproving tone degraded the morale of the hard-working group.
What is number 1?
500
This number corresponds to which sentence is incorrect: 1. How you manage adversity tells something about your inner character. 2. Turmoil is the manifestation of a tranquil mind 3. Enigmatic situations require a great deal of thinking. 4. Conflicting values and backgrounds can contribute to some degree of interpersonal turmoil.
What is 2?
500
frugal, penurious, thrifty, austere, miserly
What is "Penny-Pinching Tightwad" or "Words Relating to Cheapness or Care with Spending Money"?