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English
Vocabulary Unit 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the meaning of devised? | invented |
| What does "scoff" mean? | shrug |
| What does "engross" mean? | absorb |
| What is the meaning of "transition"? | diversion |
| What is the meaning of "impending"? | imminent |
| "Vexes" means: | distresses |
| Our science teacher __________ us when we failed to follow proper safety precautions in the lab. | upbraided |
| Instead of trying to __________ an elaborate excuse, why not tell them frankly just what happened and hope for the best? | devise |
| A long series of minor illnesses sapped his __________, leaving him unable to work. | vitality |
| "And fools, who came to __________, remained to pray." | scoff |
| Despite my best efforts, I was unable to __________ out the time and place of the meeting. | ferret |
| In spite of my __________ about making a speech at the assembly, I actually found it a rather enjoyable experience. | trepidation |
| Although we all long for world peace, we should not allow ourselves to __________ away our liberties to secure it. | barter |
| Presidents need capable assistants who will shield them from minor problems that may __________ them. | vex |
| Millions of people, not only in India but in all parts of the world, came to regard Gandhi as a __________ saint. | veritable |
| The mayor warned of an __________ crisis unless measures are taken immediately to conserve the city's water supply. | impending |
| During the oil crisis of the 1970's, American's had to __________ themselves to lower indoor temperatures and decreased use of private transportation. | habituate |
| The telegram contained a __________ message ordering me to return home as soon as possible. | curt |
| My uncle told me that dropping out of school at an early age was a decision he has always __________. | rued |
| I wouldn't describe our hostess as just __________; I think she is a truly captivating woman. | personable |
| You may find it hard to become __________ in the study of irregular verbs, but you'll have to master them if you want to learn French. | engrossed |
| Representatives from many countries are meeting to try to work out some kind of __________ on reducing air pollution. | accord |
| Good office managers must be __________ in using their powers to accomplish what they want with the least possible upset to everyone. | dexterous |
| When we moved from an apartment to a house, we found that being homeowners __________ more responsibilities than we had imagined. | entails |
| The years of adolescence mark the __________ from childhood to adulthood. | transition |
| My cousin is full of __________ ideas that may not be practical but are a lot of fun to discuss. | whimsical |
| (noun) agreement, harmony (verb) to agree, be in harmony or bring into harmony; to grant, bestow on | accord |
| (noun) an exchange in trade (verb) to exchange goods | barter |
| (adjective) short, rudely brief | curt |
| (verb) to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create | devise |
| (adjective) skillful in the use of hands or body; clever | dexterous |
| (verb) to occupy the complete attention, absorb fully | engross |
| (verb) to put a burden on, impose, require, involve; to restrict ownership of property by limiting inheritance (noun) such a restriction | entail |
| (noun) a kind of weasel (verb) to search or hunt out; to torment, badger | ferret |
| (verb) to become used to; to cause to become used to | habituate |
| (adjective) about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way | impending |
| (adjective) pleasing in appearance or personality, attractive | personable |
| (verb) to regret, to be sorry for (noun) a feeling of regret | rue |
| (verb) to make fun of; to show contempt for | scoff |
| (noun) a change from one state or condition to another | transition |
| (noun) fear, fright, trembling | trepidation |
| (verb) to blame, scold, find fault with | upbraid |
| (adjective) actual, true, real | veritable |
| (verb) to annoy, anger, exasperate; to confuse, baffle | vex |
| (noun) strength, energy, liveliness; the capacity to live and develop; the power to endure or survive | vitality |
| (adjective) subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful; unpredictable | whimsical |
| The labor union reached an __________ with management before the midnight deadline. | accord |
| The Nobel Committee __________ the Peace Prize to the Red Cross in 1917, 1944, and 1963. | accorded |
| By definition, __________ does not involve the exchange of money in any form. | barter |
| According to the Bible, Esau __________ his birthright for a hotmeal. | bartered |
| Tour guides are trained to give complete and polite answers to questions, not __________ responses. | curt |
| The advertising agency __________ clever television commercials promoting the new car. | devised |
| The __________ movements of those master chefs we see on TV took years of practice to perfect. | dexterous |
| The exciting new film __________ every member of the audience. | engrossed |
| Reaching your goals will __________ both hard work and sacrifice. | entail |
| By tradition, an __________ requires that our family home must pass to the eldest child. | entailment |
| __________ were once used to chase rabbits and other pests from their burrows. | Ferrets |
| No matter how long it takes, we'll keep asking questions until we __________ out the true story. | ferret |
| Rookies who quickly __________ themselves to discipline can make important contributions to a team. | habituate |
| If you have studied hard, you will have no reason to worry about your __________ final exams. | impending |
| A group of very __________ and enthusiastic teens volunteered to help senior citizens with daily chores. | personable |
| It is only natural to __________ mistakes and missed opportunities. | rue |
| My heart was filled with __________ when I realized how thoughtlessly I had behaved. | rue |
| People once __________ at the notion that the use of personal computers would become widespread. | scoffed |
| Because of a change in leadership, the country is undergoing a period of political _________. | transition |
| Even veteran actors experience __________ just before they go on stage. | trepidation |
| The police officer __________ the driver for blocking the crosswalk. | upbraided |
| Those dusty old boxes in my grandparents' attic contained a __________ treasure trove of rare books and antiques. | veritable |
| The annual task of filling out federal and state income tax returns __________ many people. | vexes |
| To win a marathon, a runner must have patience, speed, and exceptional __________. | vitality |
| Rube Goldberg was famous for __________ drawings of wildly impractical contraptions. | whimsical |
| Although the salesclerk didn't seem to know the stock very well, he was so pleasant and __________ that we were very glad to have him serving us. | personable |
| I don't expect long explanations, but why must his answers to my questions be so __________? | curt |
| Every time I go to the dentist, she __________ me for eating things that are bad for my teeth. | upbraids |
| Before you make fun of my new automatic back scratcher, remember how people __________ at Edison and the Wright brothers. | scoffed |
| It is the job of a gossip columnist to __________ out the "secrets of the stars." | ferret |
| Although I have read Peter Pan many times, the __________ characters and imaginative story never fail to amuse me. | whimsical |
| The project I am working on ___________ me so thoroughly that I forgot to stop for lunch. | engrossed |
| During the twentieth century, many countries in Africa and Asia made the __________ from colonial status to national independence. | transition |
| Her early years on her family's farm __________ her to long hours and hard manual labor. | habituated |
| The __________ fingers of the great violinist were guided by his deep understanding of the music. | dexterous |
| Before applying for that job, you should know that it __________ the use of a computer. | entails |
| At a well-known theater in Virginia, playgoers could __________ various kinds of food for the price of admission. | bartered |
| The purpose of this meeting is to __________ a plan for encouraging recycling in our community. | devise |
| You should try not to allow petty annoyances to __________ you so much. | vex |
| One doesn't have to be a weather specialist to know that a darkening sky is a sign of an ___________ storm. | impending |
| When I think of all the things that could go wrong, I view the task ahead with great ___________. | trepidation |
| I assure you that you will __________ the day you challenged us to a jogging contest. | rue |
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