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
A) stolen
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
C) supposedly
Though he was a bank and train robber, some LIONIZE him as an Old West hero. A) praise B) ignore D) discredit
A) praise
Many diamonds there are too small to be valuable. However, some people have made LUCRATIVE finds. A) surprising B) lucky C) profitable
C) profitable
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
A) walk
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
A) agreeable
Harry wondered what the DISPOSITION of his new teacher would be. His last one was quite strict. A) mood B) belief C) title
A) mood
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
A) blocked
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
b) guess
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
a) friendly
