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Journey to the Soviet Union
100

This wheelchair is easy to manipulate.

-produce

-transport

-assemble

-operate

OPERATE

100

The painting was clearly genuine.

-inept

-original

-fake

-stolen

FAKE

100

A recount may be needed when

-someone has written a story

-votes may have been miscounted

-a product is returned to the store

-a bill seems wrong

VOTES MAY HAVE BEEN MISCOUNTED

100

n. The expression of a difference of opinion.

DISSENT

100

It was announced on April 10, 2023 during the Celebration Europe 2023 closing ceremony, that there would be no celebration in 2024. Instead, the next Celebration would be held in Japan in 2025. This three-day event will be held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center near Tokyo for a second time from April 18 to 20.

ABROAD

100

A letter from the Soviet leader himself convinced Samantha. It was then that she found out that the phone call had been ____________.

GENUINE

200

A murmur of dissent rose in the room.

-approval

-regret

-disagreement

-sympathy

DISAGREEMENT

200

The visitors were given a cordial welcome.

-warm

-hostile

-extravagant

-discreet

HOSTILE

200

The orphaned girl was commended to the care of her aunt. Commended means 

-recommended

-grateful

-given

-taken

GIVEN

200

v. To draw out or to cause.

ELICIT

200

Get ready for an adventure like no other at Slinky Dog Dash – the _______________ roller coaster that brings “Toy Story” to life!

 

EXHILARATING

200

Some felt that Samantha was being taken advantage of by the Soviet leaders. An ___________ debate took place as to whether Samantha's visit was wise or not.

EARNEST

300

Emma hoaxed us all with her story about the snake.

-frightened

-impressed

-fooled

-entertained

FOOLED

300

The anguish she felt was beyond description.

-arrogance

-apprehension

-inspiration

-ecstasy

ECSTASY

300

A controversial issue is one that

-is important

-causes heated debates

-will affect the whole community

-has the support pf the majority

CAUSES HEATED DEBATES

300

Honest; sincere

GENUINE

300

In the Star Wars prequels, much of Palpatine's efforts are centered on shaping Anakin into the perfect apprentice. He feeds Anakin false information, plants seeds of doubt, and gives him nightmares. Palpatine is a master of _________________.

MANIPULATION

300

Samantha wrote a book called Journey to the Soviet Union. In it, she _________ the things that happened to her during her visit to Russia.

RECOUNTED

400

The boss commended them for their good work.

-praised

-criticized

-esteemed

-dismissed

PRAISED

400

We ended the day in a mood of exhilaration.

-gloom

-satisfaction

-benevolence

-nostalgia

GLOOM

400

Recount is to tale as

-sing is to song

-voter is to election

-story is to writer

-replay is to play

SING IS TO SONG

400

To control in a secret or unfair way.

MANIPULATE

400

Big Foot

Lochness Monster

Crop Circles

HOAX

400

Samantha's backers believed that her visit would help world peace. The __________ claimed that it would be a propaganda victory for the Soviet Union.

SKEPTICS

500

His earnest explanation satisfied his mother.

-detailed

-tearful

-serious

-regretful

SERIOUS

500

Their proposal created controversy.

-confusion

-predicaments

-harmony

-restrictions

HARMONY

500

I hadn't expected Shelby to dissent. Dissent means

-disagree

-agree

-take part

-refuse

DISAGREE

500

v. To give a detailed account of.

RECOUNT

500

 In the science fiction-supernatural television series The X-Files, Fox Mulder's peers dismiss his many theories on extraterrestrial or paranormal activity as those of a conspiracy theorist and supernaturalist; however, his ___________ but supportive partner, Special Agent Dana Scully, often finds them to be unexpectedly correct.

SKEPTICAL

500

Samantha didn't expect to hear back when she wrote to the head of the Soviet Union in 1983. She was very surprised when her letter ___________ a reply.

ELICITED