Definitions
(v) to satisy the needs of
try to make things easy and pleasant; or
to supply food and service
cater
began to pepper the windshield with hailstones
pelt
was wounded in the explosion
unscathed
A police detective was assigned to the case after the death was determined to be a homicide rather than an accident.
correct
poised
Allowing light to pass through;
easily recognized or understood;
easily seen through or detected
transparent
wants to discourage her from taking the job
dissuade
an arid climate that dried out our sinuses
lubricated
We looked for the perfect gift to thank our hosts for being so indignant with us.
incorrect
Eventually, the army topped the country's democratic ________ and set up a military dictatorship in its place.
regime
a person who starts up and takes on the risks associated with a business
entrepreneur
is vital to the good of the community
indispensable
unusual healing methods
customary
The mutual barking of the dog next door was becoming so annoying that we had to call our neighbors and complain.
incorrect
Only a really hard-hearted person could show such ___________ to the plight of the homeless who wander our streets.
indifference
(adj)
wholly unharmed, not injured
unscathed
not obtainable in my size
available
a frosted piece of glass
transparent
The young chef is eager for the opportunity to cater the world-famous banquet.
correct
It takes a special kind of bravery to face the ______ of life in the jungle.
hazards
(n) risk, peril
(v) to expose to danger or harm;
to gamble
hazard
hamper the advance of the troops
hinder
overjoyed when the candidate lost
indignant
What precautions can public health care officials take to prevent the spread of a plague?
correct
When we _________ the engine of a car, we try to cut down the friction at every point.
lubricate