When his guitar broke during his performance, Marty did not lose his ____. He just smiled, calmly put on a new string, and continued to play.
a. trepidation c. stupor
b. composure d. premonition
b. composure
100
to slander
What is defame
100
an oddity
What is aberration
100
sinking
What is buoyant
100
Amy's lim is (congenital). It's due to her twisting her ankle last week.
incorrect
200
When I shop for clothes, I need a true, honest friend to go with me, not a ____ who will say everything I try on look beautiful.
a. premonition c.trepidation
b. sycophant d. composure
b. sycophant
200
sensless
What is wanton
200
a forewarning
What is premonition
200
mentally slow
What is precocious
200
The invading army (obliterated) the town, burning anything that remained standing.
Correct
300
I find it hard to be ____ to my sister-in-law, knowing how she criticizes me behind my back, but so far I managed to be polite.
a. wanton c. officious
b. grueling d. cordial
d. cordial
300
physically or mentally exhausting
What is grueling
300
lacking harmony
What is discordant
300
disobedient
What is submissive
300
From kindergarten on, Stan has always been a favorite with his teachers because he is so (incorrigible).
incorrect
400
A popular song of the 1960's referred to "the ___ butterfly of love," suggesting that love is difficult to find and catch hold of.
a. elusive c. formidable
b. precocious d. egregious
a. elusive
400
wild silly or comical
What is zany
400
mocking
What is satirical
400
courage
What is trepidation
400
Talking loudly or laughing during a church service is considered (reverent) behavior.
incorrect
500
The statue has been ____ by years of exposure to the rain, snow, and wind.
a. taciturn c. marred
b. egregious d. submissive
c. marred
500
hard to catch hold of or identify
What is elusive
500
undeniable
What is irrefutable
500
pleasure
What is pique
500
Romeo and Juliet are two lovers in an unfortunate situation: their families are (inexorable) enemies, sworn to hate each other for all time.