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
pinpoint
reroute
deceive
appease
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
clumsy
cozy
rash
After Wanda was late for the third time in one month, her manager had a long talk with her about the importance of ( ).
drainage
congrestion
puncuality
optimism
All the senators said they supported the new law, so it was no surprise when they voted for it ( ).
mockingly
abnormally
unanimously
savagely
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
boredom
vocation
publicity
insult
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
prolonged
improvised
startled
tolerated
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.
tolerated
prolonged
improvised
startled
The presidential candidate blamed the ( ) economy on the current president. He promised he would improve it if he were elected.
funtional
bulky
ethnic
sluggish
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.
vandalizing
contemplating
illustrating
emphasizing
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
endure
relay
discern
execute
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
lease
dialect
vicinity
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
certify
diverge
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.
sacks
herds
lumps
gulps
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