Definitions, Unit 1
A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a very large amount
Bonanza
Overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess
Congested
In very great numbers; a very great number
Myriad
The huge storm finally ______ out to sea.
a) banter b) veer
c) antics d) frugal
B. Veered
My brother and sister always _______ over whose turn it is to take out the trash.
a) rubble b) jostle
c)wrangle d) grope
C. Wrangle
A passage taken from a book, article, ect.; to take such a passage; a quote
Excerpt
With extreme care or caution
Gingerly
Immense; extraordinary in bulk, size,or degree
Prodigious
Whenever you are in a car, you should wear your seat belt to _______ the risk of injury in an accident.
a) bountiful b) minimize
c) veer d) enterprising
B. Minimize
Thousands attended the solemn _____ at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
a) collaborate b)amass
c)churlish d)vigil
D. Vigil
A person who moves slowly or falls behind
Laggard
Reckless;heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals
Wanton
To bring together, collect, gather,especially for oneself; to come together, assemble
Amass
Three wrong answers will ______ any contestant from entering the quiz show's final round.
a) preclude b)decree
c)hover d) evolve
A. Preclude
A ship equipped with _____ may be used to recover large pieces of wreckage from the ocean floor.
a) grapple b)durable
c)tether d) incognito
A. Grapple
Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
Plaudits
Declared openly and without shame, acknowledged
Avowed
To deprive of strength or ability; to make legally ineligible
Incapacitate
Most serious performers prefer constructive criticism to ______ flattery.
a) wrangle b) rubble
c) evolve d) servile
D. Servile
Employees who fail to _____ with a company's rules may lose their jobs.
a) allot b) invalidate
c) comply d) venerate
C. Comply
A proverb, wise saying
Adage
Glut
To trouble, make uneasy; to disturb greatly; to throw into confusion
Perturb
The old well on my grandparent's property has long been ______ of water.
a) devoid b) comply
c) grapple d) instigate
A. Devoid
Many actors _____ for the leading role in the famous director's new film.
a) elite b) perspective
c) vie d) relevant
C. Vie