We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. A mass or crowd; multitude

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Local or provincial dialect

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. v. To impose with authority; urge strongly

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. That grueling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair color.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.

NONCHALANT

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. INORDINATE

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us alal to sleep.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. I can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. AVARICE

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. MITIGATE

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they’d ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. REFUTE

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. LASSITUDE

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ADVERSE