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3. In spite of his rude behavior on the tennis court, John has many ardent
admirers.
(A) arduous
(B) eager
(C) wild
(D) fabulous
4. An affable response frequently turns away wrath.
(A) pleasant
(B) loud
(C) polite
(D) angry
5. It is extremely hazardous to try to break up a fierce dog fight.
(A) cross
(B) ravenous
(C) noisy
(D) violent
6. Superstition may easily lead you astray.
(A) irrational belief
(B) succession
(C) logic
(D) misdirection
7. Queen Victoria’s palatial country home draws many visitors to the Isle
of Wight.
(A) palatine
(B) paltry
(C) palace-like
(D) partial

10. The correct answer is (B).
Vocabulary Builder 6
Directions: Now use the vocabulary words to complete these sentences. Be
sure to use the correct form.
1. The spy was hanged for ________________ with the enemy.
working together
2. I spend my weekends at my beach house, far from the noise and
_______________ of the big city.
overcrowding
3. The defense attorney could not find a witness whose version of the
incident ________ with that of the accused.
agreed
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4. Certain drugs have been blamed for _______________ defects and should not be
prescribed for pregnant women. before birth
5. The children are making so much noise that I can’t ___________________
on my work. give complete attention
6. Reading is an essential __________ of any language course.
part
7. How did you ever come up with that unappetizing ___________?
mixture
8. The priest promised to __________ evil and help those in need.
fight
9. If only we had made sure that we were truly ____________________
before we made our nuptial vows! able to live together
10. The decision concerning the withdrawal of troops was made at a

12. The correct answer is concise.
13. The correct answer is complement.
14. The correct answer is compete.
15. The correct answer is confided.
Vocabulary Builder 7
Directions: Choose the alternative that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.
1. He reads periodicals that are pertinent to his profession.
(A) appropriate
(B) apparent
(C) perceptive
(D) discriminating
2. I like chocolate as well as licorice.
(A) but the opposite
(B) in spite of
(C) and
(D) rather than
3. Before Smith went on vacation, he left explicit instructions for the painting
of his apartment.
(A) colorful
(B) clear
(C) verbal
(D) written
4. I’m looking for a little cabin in the woods where I won’t be accessible to my
relatives.
(A) acceptable
(B) probable
(C) reachable
(D) accessory
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(B) get around
(C) travel around
(D) round up
10. Because their birthdays occurred in the same month, they shared a
birthday party.
(A) celebrated
(B) spared
(C) merited
(D) experienced together
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