Fill in the blank
From his silence, she ___________ that he did not agree with the plan. This term completes the sentence
What is inferred
'A person whose thoughts and interests are directly inward' is the definition for this term
What is an introvert
The band’s performance featured a lively ___________ section with drums, cymbals, and other rhythm instruments. This term completes the sentence
What is percussion
'Excessive' is the definition for this term
The Latin verb Sequi means to follow. Which of the following words or phrases is NOT derived from this verb?
A. Exonerate
B. Non sequitur
C. Obsequious
D. Sequester
What is Exonerate
She showed remarkable strength in the face of ___________ after losing her job and dealing with personal challenges.
'Purpose' is the definition for this term
What is intent
Despite numerous setbacks, the inventor’s ___________ led to the successful development of the new technology.
What is Perseverance, tenacity, or pertinacity
'Outside or originating outside the limits of the earth’s atmosphere' is the definition for this term
What is extraterrestrial
The Latin verb Pono means to put or to place. Which of the following words is NOT derived from this root?
A. Compound
B. Exposition
C. Extraneous
D. Impostor
What is extraneous
The manager's ___________ response to urgent matters led to several missed deadlines.
What is dilatory
'To reply quickly and sharply, often as if in reply to an accusation' is the definition for this term
What is retort
He tried not to ___________ his expression when he heard the surprising news.
What is contort
'To go into hiding; to seek solitude' is the definition for this term
What is sequester or sequestration
Compound: ponere::
A. obsequious: medius
B. mediate: medius
C. extraterrestrial: sequi
D. exonerate: ponere
What is B. mediate: medius
The team decided to ___________ the decision about the project until they had more information.
What is defer
'Excessively willing to yield; submissive' is the definition for this term
What is subservient
The character in the novel was portrayed as ___________ to the point of being insincere, always flattering those in power. This term completes the sentence
What is obsequious
'Coming from outside; foreign' is the definition for this term
What is extraneous
The Latin preposition extra means 'outside of.' Which of the following terms is derived from this preposition?
A. Excerpt
B. Extrovert
C. Exonerate
D. Exposition
What is extrovert
Liz's bus-driver took a scenic yet _______ route to her church retreat.
What is tortuous
'Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness' is the definition for this term
What is elation
Liz was _________ by the Flowers For Algernon fanfic in which Norma suffered an early death. This term completes the sentence
What is elated or exhilarated
'To mix together; to combine two or more parts or elements' is the definition for this term
What is compound
A. excerpt
B. exorbitant
C. exposition
D. extraterrestrial
What is extraterrestrial