U15
Is it right to ( retaliate, confiscate) against an evil act by performing evil acts of one's own?
retaliate
I, for one, was extremely offended by the teen's (underscored, uncouth) behavior and foul language.
uncouth
Antibiotics can be a very effective means of(catering, hindering) the spread of some diseases.
hindering
Because I am a creature of habit, I can't do anything in the morning without first having my (customary, mutual) cup of coffee.
customary
Marie is not really pretty, but her sparkling personality and (berserk, wholesome) charm make her very attractive.
wholesome
The youth center was a (precaution, beacon) to young people seeking help and guidance.
beacon
My grandmother becomes (wistful, detracted) when she recalls her childhood in the Swiss Alps.
wistful
All during that nightmarish period, I found myself (plagued, dissuaded) by fears about the future.
dissuaded
Unfortunately, nothing any of us said could (dissuade, cater) Ned from his plan to quit his job.
dissuade
A little courtesy can do much to (dissuade, lubricate) the machinery of our everyday social life.(U10
lubricate
such a naysayer (synonyms)
pessimist
a crowd that is out of control (synonyms）
berserk
found guilty of murder(synonyms)
homicide
thrived under the new administration (synonyms)
regime
a small pinprick in the leather (synonym, U15)
puncture
anticipated your sensible behavior(antonym)
berserk
to convey ideas through talking (antonyms)
pantomime
was wounded in the explosion(antonyms)
unscathed
unusual healing methods(antonyms)
customary
overjoyed when the candidate lost(antonyms,U1)
indignant
Whenever someone is encountered, he or she is
A. surprised
B. inspired
C. come upon
D. taken down
C
A wistful look is one that is
A. satisfied
B. brooding
C. ashamed
D. mischievous
D
Things that are customary are
A. untraditional
B. expected
C. unexpected
D. shocking
B
Mutual satisfaction is
A. unusual
B. one-sided
C. shared
D. immense
C
Someone who is left unscathed is (U1)
A. wounded
B. untouched
C. lonesome
D. comfortable
B