Her voice was unlike the __________ (jovial) tunes coming from a harp.
jolly
The first time I heard her singing, it sounded like the __________ (boisterous) mooing of an old cow.
noisy
The crowds danced as if they'd gone __________ (berserk).
crazy
Friends tried to __________ (convince) her to take up singing.
persuade
A discussion or conference could also be called which of these?
parley
Gerard, who is not the most patient person in the world, told the clerk to quit __________ (beating around the bush) and make a decision one way or the other.
delaying
What word means being at rest?
quiescence
I raced to catch the train but __________ I missed it.
unfortunately
What's the meaning of, "Let's face the music"?
Let's admit we're in a difficult situation
He will not _________ his allegiance to his family.
abjure
What's the meaning of, "We're in hot water"?
A. We're in trouble.
What's the meaning of, "this car can stop on a dime"?
This car can stop very quickly
What's the meaning of, "I'm stumped"?
B. I can't figure this out
What's the meaning of, "the story really got to me"?
The story affected me strongly.
The woman had an unpleasantly loud, _________ (grating) and croaky voice.
harsh
What's the meaning of, "she's full of herself"?
She's conceited
Which of these words refers to a particularly noxious smell?
stench
It sounded as if she was in __________ (severe) pain.
serious
It is Bill's strong __________ (conviction) that the proposed bridge would not only be a waste of money but would also represent a serious threat to the marine habitat along the planned route.
belief
Shaking, weakening, overthrowing; these are all synonyms of which of these terms?
labefaction
Living in Madrid was a great __________ for me to improve my Spanish.
opportunity