Benjamin Franklin is credited with the old adage "a penny saved is a penny earned". Adage means...
a. law
b. saying
c. reproach
d. resource
What is b) saying.
100
The early pioneers found vast expanses of prairie suitable for farming. Expanses means...
a. urban areas
b. wooded areas
c. enclosures
d. open areas
What is d) open areas.
100
The keynote speaker delivered a speech on the central issue of our convention: the importance of local recycling efforts. Keynote means...
a. second
b. main
c. eloquent
d. well-dressed
What is b) main.
100
The fox crept with such stealth that the hens were caught off guard. Stealth means...
a. slyness
b. noise
c. independence
d. selfishness
What is a) slyness.
100
Ron though the tap-dancing was simple. After stumbling through his first lesson, however, he realized that tap dancing requires a great deal of agility. Agility means...
a. cooperation
b. intelligence
c. nimbleness
d. tact
What is c) nimbleness.
200
An example of adage is:
a. A stitch in tmie saves nine.
b. A weather forecaster is seldom correct.
c. Squids and snails are mollusks.
What is a) A stitch in tmie saves nine.
200
An example of inconspicuous is:
a. A deer blending in with its surroundings.
b. A boy wearing an orange shirt.
c. A stoplight.
What is a) A deer blending in with its surroundings.
200
An example of seclude is:
a. Denying some people the right to join a club.
b. Selecting members of a team.
c. Choosing to live alone in the woods.
What is c) Choosing to live alone in the woods.
200
An example of forage is:
a. A forester fighting fires.
b. A cow grazing in a pasture.
c. A salesperson negotiating a deal.
What is b) A cow grazing in a pasture.
200
An example of maintenance is:
a. forgetting to change the oil in a car.
b. painting a house every five years.
c. purchasing a new bicycle.
What is b) painting a house every five years.
300
A synonym for expediency is:
a. laziness
b. enthusiasm
c. convenience
d. finesse
e. tact
What is c) convenience.
300
A synyonym for liable is...
a. exempt
b. free
c. tedious
d. responsible
e. false
What is d) responsible.
300
A synonym for keynote is:
a. opening
b. theme
c. genius
d. melody
e. trivia
What is b) theme.
300
The best analogy for deficiency : excess is...
a. breeze : air
b. shortfall : overabundance
c. mortal : William Shakespeare
d. infant : childhood
e. vegetable : potato
What is b) shortfall : overabundance.
300
The best analogy for majestic : modest is...
a. profound : deep
b. menacing : dangerous
c. wintry : snowy
d. impressive : ordinary
e. meager : abundant
What is d) impressive : ordinary.
400
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
Arnie was not __________ of the time and continued to read to read the mystery novel until dawn.
What is cognizant.
400
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
Foxes, lions, and tigers are examples of __________ animals.
What is predacious.
400
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
The __________ cat leapt onto the kitchen table and quickly lapped the milk from the saucer.
What is stealthy.
400
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
The millers were overcome by the __________ of the Taj Mahal.
What is majesty.
400
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
The audience watched in amazement as the __________ performed dives, handstands, somersaults, and pirouettes on the tightrope.
What is aerialist.
500
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
Because the movie star was often hounded by fans and photographers, he valued the total __________ of his home in the country.
What is seclusion.
500
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
The landlord demanded that the tenants pay damages for the __________ wear and tear tey had inflicted on the apartment.
What is excessive.
500
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
The salesman's shy, reserved behavior was considered a __________.
What is liability.
500
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
Wanda resuscitated the child and then called an ambulance; her __________ action saved the child's life.
What is expeditious.
500
Refer to your vocabulary list. Complete this sentence:
The __________ of weapons by civilians is prohibited by law.