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Although we waited over two hours for a table, it seemed like ____________________. A. only a few minutes B. yesterday C. now D. today

A. Only a few minutes

100
We loved staying at the cottage; the sounds of the ____ calmed us and the ____ air invigorated us. A. Mountains , foggy B. Ocean , sea C. City, polluted D. Wild, musty
B. Ocean , sea
100
We were _____ by the noise, so we moved to the next room. A. Joyed B. Irritated C. Euphoric D. Laconic
B. Irritated.
100
Amy's Speech was so ________ always switching subjects. A. Loquacious B. Circumlocution C. Concurring D. Garrulous
B. Circumlocution ( Talking around the subject)
100
Jan was ____ about leaving her things out in the open alone with a bunch of incontrolable _____ children. A. Irascible, Brusque B. Skeptical, lethargic C. Unsure, Benign D. Melancholy. Bellicose
A. Irascible, Brusque (Easily Angered, Rudely Abrupt)
200
School can be a burden ______, we still enjoy seeing our friends. A. Despite B. Abnormal C. However D. Rather
C. However
200
Parents think music is a bad influence ____________ they think we'll pick up on these habits. A. Additionally B. For Example C. Likewise D. Besides
A. Additionally
200
_______ the rain messed up my hair, I had to completely redo it. A. Because B. Thus C. In Order To D. Since
D. Since
200
Some teachers are ________, students manage to make them talk about life rather than school work. A. Eloquent B. Colloquial C. Discursive D.Elocution
C. Discursive (Straying from the topic)
200
She ____ wanted to study, resulting in her low grades A. Always B. Not C. Rarely D. Wanted
C. Rarely
300
The ________ Rain force us to walk in the mud which was once dry dirt. A. Unusual B. Unexpected C. Rather D. However
B. Unexpected
300
Jamba Juice is the best smoothie shop which is _____ healthy and naturally delicious. A. Also B. Like C. That is D. Besides
A. Also
300
Ashley was caught sneaking out by her parents, __________ she lost her phone and t.v privileges. A. Since B. So that C. If...then D. Consequently
D. Consequently
300
All these breaks from school make us _________, not wanting to do any school work. A. Choleric B. Lethargic C. Animosity D. Sanguine
B. Lethargic (Sluggish; dully apathetic)
300
Her cleverly thought up lie was ________ in her parents eyes. A. Caustic B. Fallacious C. Furtive D. Guile
D. Guile ( trickery; deceit)
400
Her bulgy black scar was _______ compared to the other survivors. A. Unusual B. Abnormal C. Unexpected D. Illogical
B. Abnormal
400
The ipad and laptop are _________ the same resourceful item. A. Also B. For Example C. That is D. Similarly
D. Similarly
400
_____ remove the stain from red wine you must follow these steps. A. Thus B. Consequently C. In Order To D.If...Then
C. In Order To
400

Joel was a _____, someone who doesn't believe that any truth is absolute. A. Jerk B. Nihilist C. Dictator D. Conspirer

 B. Nihilist

400
The two twins ______ ever had a concord moment around each other. A. Not B. Hardley C. Rarely D. Lacking
C. Rarely
500
She was very ________ but wasn't very __________ in her speech. A. Concord, Incisive B. Abridge, Brevity C. Concise, Succinct D. Laconic, Brusque
C. Concise, Succinct (Brief & to the point, Spoken or written in a clear and precise manner)
500
The SAT is one of the stressful tests for seniors, furthermore its __________ A. Transitory B. Interminable C. Protracted D. Expedite
C. Protracted ( Prolonged; extended in time)
500
Jaime was __________ so that the little kids weren't ________ with her. A. Spurious, Guile B. Benevolent, Brusque C. Consice, Laconic D. Benign, Gratify
B. Benevolent (kind; considerate), Brusque (Rudely abrupt)
500
Esmeralda has never done a jeopardy game , so please excuse her ______________ approach. A. Conspire B. Lassitude C. Irascible D. Extemporaneous
D. Extemporaneous ( done with little or no practice)
500
Tim liked to sit back and watch he was hardly ever _____________. A. Brusque B. Tout C. Elocution D. Garrulous
D. Garrulous (talkative)