Pirates lead 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 the 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
Many diamonds are too small to be valuable. However, some people have found fig ones that were 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 were looking for items people may have dropped or thrown into the water. A) walk B) sail C) drive
A) walk
The rancher named a price and said he hoped Jack found that price AMENABLE. Jack said it was a fair price and he bought the horse. A) predictable B) superior C)agreeable
C) agreeable
Harry wondered what the DISPOSITION of his new teacher would be. His last one was quite mean. A) mood B) belief C) title
A) mood
The windshield wipers were on top speed because the rain OBSCURED Mr. Verillo's view of the road. He slowed down until the rain let up. A) cleaned B) blocked C) improved
B) blocked
One said, I SURMISE that the tomb is behind the smallest door." They gently tried every door and found that she was correct. A) hope B) guess C) promise
b) guess
The actors who played villains, came out after the play and answered questions from the audience. Many people were surprised that the real Scott Barnes was so AFFABLE. A) offensive B) rude C) friendly
C) friendly
Although the man was always afraid to take chances, he COURAGEOUSLY rushed to the accident. He was able to save the people inside. A) foolishly B) nervously C) bravely
C) bravely
