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.
evade
glorify
diverge
certify
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
vocation
insult
boredom
publicity
15
The marathon runner was so thirsty after the race that she drank a large sports drink in just a few ( ) and then quickly asked for another one.
gulps
sacks
herds
lumps
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.
improvised
prolonged
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
dialect
lease
vicinity
15
The presidential candidate blamed the ( ) economy on the current president. He promised he would improve it if he were elected.
bulky
sluggish
ethnic
funtional
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.
contemplating
illustrating
emphasizing
vandalizing
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
tolerated
prolonged
improvised
startled
15
All the senators said they supported the new law, so it was no surprise when they voted for it ( ).
savagely
unanimously
abnormally
mockingly
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
discern
execute
relay
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.
rigid
rash
cozy
clumsy
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. 1 pi
deceive
appease
reroute
pinpoint
15
After Wanda was late for the third time in one month, her manager had a long talk with her about the importance of ( ).
