This wheelchair is easy to manipulate.
-produce
-transport
-assemble
-operate
OPERATE
The painting was clearly genuine.
-inept
-original
-fake
-stolen
FAKE
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
n. The expression of a difference of opinion.
DISSENT
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
A letter from the Soviet leader himself convinced Samantha. It was then that she found out that the phone call had been ____________.
GENUINE
A murmur of dissent rose in the room.
-approval
-regret
-disagreement
-sympathy
DISAGREEMENT
The visitors were given a cordial welcome.
-warm
-hostile
-extravagant
-discreet
HOSTILE
The orphaned girl was commended to the care of her aunt. Commended means
-recommended
-grateful
-given
-taken
GIVEN
v. To draw out or to cause.
ELICIT
Get ready for an adventure like no other at Slinky Dog Dash – the _______________ roller coaster that brings “Toy Story” to life!
EXHILARATING
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
Emma hoaxed us all with her story about the snake.
-frightened
-impressed
-fooled
-entertained
FOOLED
The anguish she felt was beyond description.
-arrogance
-apprehension
-inspiration
-ecstasy
ECSTASY
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
Honest; sincere
GENUINE
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
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
The boss commended them for their good work.
-praised
-criticized
-esteemed
-dismissed
PRAISED
We ended the day in a mood of exhilaration.
-gloom
-satisfaction
-benevolence
-nostalgia
GLOOM
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
To control in a secret or unfair way.
MANIPULATE
Big Foot
Lochness Monster
Crop Circles
HOAX
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
His earnest explanation satisfied his mother.
-detailed
-tearful
-serious
-regretful
SERIOUS
Their proposal created controversy.
-confusion
-predicaments
-harmony
-restrictions
HARMONY
I hadn't expected Shelby to dissent. Dissent means
-disagree
-agree
-take part
-refuse
DISAGREE
v. To give a detailed account of.
RECOUNT
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
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