Pirates let dangerous lives. They knew they could be killed at any moment. Therefore, they often wasted little time in spending what they had PLUNDERED. A) stolen B) borrowed C) earned

The rancher named a price and said he hoped Jack found that AMENABLE. Jack said it was a fair price and he bought the horse. A) agreeable B) superior C) predictable

The windshield wipers on top speed, the rain OBSCURED Mr. Verillo's view of the road. He slowed down until the rain let up. A) blocked B) cleaned C) improved

Though he was a bank and train robber, some LIONIZE him as an Old West hero. A) praise B) ignore D) discredit

When Lake Wendouree in Australia dried up, people were able to SAUNTER onto the lake bed. Some treasure hunters looking for items people may have dropped or thrown into the water. A) water B) sail C) drive

One said, I SURMISE that the tomb is behind the smallest door." They gently tried every door there and found that she was correct. A) hope B) guess C) promise

In 1500s, Spanish explorers searched South America for a city that was ALLEGEDLY made of gold. At times, people put El Dorado on maps of South America even though no explorer has ever found it. A) positively B) partially C) supposedly

Harry wondered what the DISPOSITION of his new teacher would be. His last one was quite strict. A) mood B) belief C) title

After the play, the actors, who played villains, came out and answered questions from the audience. Many people were surprised that the real Scott Barnes was so AFFABLE. A) friendly B) rude C) offensive

Many diamonds there are too small to be valuable. However, some people have made LUCRATIVE finds. A) surprising B) lucky C) profitable