Because the vegetable stand was unable to ( ) that the vegetables it sold were organic, Eddie refused to buy them. It was his strict policy to eat only organic foods.
certify
diverge
glorify
evade
15
As a school guidance counselor, Ms. Pereira specializes in helping students find their ( ). She believes people should have careers that fit their personality and skills
publicity
boredom
vocation
insult
15
The marathon runner was so thirsty after the race that he drank a large sports drink in just a few ( ) and then quickly asked for another one.
lumps
sacks
herds
gulps
15
The sleeping baby was ( ) by the loud music coming from her brother’s room. She woke up crying, and it took a long time before she fell asleep again.
prolonged
improvised
startled
tolerated
15
A: I’ve been living in this apartment for a year now, and the ( ) is about to end. I have to decide if I should stay or move. B: If your rent will be the same, I recommend renewing your contract and staying.
token
vicinity
lease
dialect
15
The presidential candidate blamed the ( ) economy on the current president. He promised he would improve it if he were elected.
bulky
sluggish
funtional
ethnic
15
A: Annie, how have you been? Did you enjoy your trip to Italy last year? B: I did, Pablo. Actually, I loved it so much that I’ve been ( ) moving there. I’d have to wait until my son graduates from high school, though.
illustrating
contemplating
vandalizing
emphasizing
15
All the senators said they supported the new law, so it was no surprise when they voted for it ( ).
mockingly
abnormally
unanimously
savagely
15
A: Did you go to Professor Markham’s lecture? B: I did, but it was so boring I could only ( ) it for 15 minutes. After that, I left and went to a café
relay
discern
execute
endure
15
Houses built in cold regions can be surprisingly ( ) during the winter. Fireplaces, wood furniture, and nice carpets give the homes a warm, comfortable feeling.
cozy
rash
clumsy
frigid
15
Mrs. Wilson was angry when her son broke the window, but she was more disappointed that he tried to ( ) her by telling her that someone else had done it.
reroute
pinpoint
deceive
appease
15
After Wanda was late for the third time in one month, her manager had a long talk with her about the importance of ( ).