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Comprehensive
100
Lacking originality; overused; commonplace
Banal
100
Typical
Conventional
100
So many people act without _______________ the possible repercussions of their actions.
pondering
100
What is something an altruistic person might do?
Possible answers: Give to the needy Build an orphanage Set up a foundation for battered women and children Give a loan without expecting to be paid back
100
Would you say that a person with perseverance is zealous? Why or why not?
Possible answer: Yes; if they keep trying and trying, they must be passionate about the thing they're trying to accomplish
200
A group of symptoms
Syndrome
200
Greedy
Mercenary
200
The teacher is always afraid of leaving the room and coming back to find the classroom in _________.
turmoil
200
What are some conventional Valentine's Day gifts?
Possible answers: Flowers Chocolate Cards
200
If you are flagrantly amoral about the law, would you say that being caught by the police is a concern of yours? Why?
Possible answer: No, because if you're being really obvious about breaking the law, you are not being very subtle - therefore, you're more likely to get caught
300
To continue with an effort or a plan despite difficulties
Persevere
300
Obvious
Flagrant
300
I was so angry with my neighbor after refusing to turn down her music at 2AM that I was finally _______________ when I called the police on her.
appeased
300
Give an example of a calamity.
Possible answers: Tornadoes Hurricanes School shootings The death of a loved one The impending blizzard later this week and early next
300
If you are verbally assailed by your boss someday without cause, what is your dilemma? Explain.
Possible Answer You have to choose between wanting to retort back (because he was rude to you) and wanting to keep your job.
400
To attack physically or verbally
Assail
400
Complete
Comprehensive
400
When teachers make ___________ to what might be on the test, students should take note.
allusions
400
What happens to a judge who makes arbitrary decisions?
Possible answers: everyone hates them thrown off the bench sued
400
Give a euphemism for the "terrible twos" that would not deter someone from wanting to have children.
Possible answers: a time when children try to be independent that 1 year period when a toddler asserts his or her independence a point in a toddler's life where they are somewhat mischievous and difficult to reason with
500
To dare
venture
500
Vary
Fluctuate
500
His overuse of the phrase "ya know?" and occasional cursing slip-ups during his interview _______________ him in the eyes of the person hiring.
tainted
500
Why would someone need to be rehabilitated, and where would they go in order to accomplish that?
Possible answers: drug user to rehab broken leg to the hospital Alzheimer's to a nursing home or back home with a caretaker
500
What are the implications if you choose not ponder the consequences before lying to your parents about something they already know about?
Grounded 'till I'm 18 because if they know already and I try to lie, I'll be in even more trouble...I'll wish I would have stopped to think first