140-151 Flashcards

1
Q

The removal of people from a place of danger.

A

evacuation

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2
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The————- of the people in the burning apartment was carried out swiftly.

A

evacuation

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3
Q

A large water jug with a wide mouth and spout.

A

ewer

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4
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To seize and detain by law.

A

excuss

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5
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The border officer has the right to———- some types of food that are not allowed to be brought into Canada.

A

excuss

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6
Q

Something————– is so good that it is an example for others to follow.

A

exemplary

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7
Q

The student’s———– conduct earned him a certificate at the assembly.

A

exemplary

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8
Q

An expulsion of breath.

A

exhalation

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9
Q

It was so cold that my———— created a little cloud in the air.

A

exhalation

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10
Q

To free someone or something from a difficulty.

A

extricate

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11
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Firemen had to———- the driver from the collision.

A

extricate

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12
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synonym of foolish

A

fatuous

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13
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The man didn’t mean to offend his friend with his————- remark.

A

fatuous

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14
Q

a water tap

A

faucet

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15
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The sink overflowed when the child left the——— running.

A

faucet

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16
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an event that is completely unsuccessful, in a way that is very embarrassing or disappointing

A

fiasco

17
Q

When the computer system crashed at the airport, it led to a complete———.

A

fiasco

18
Q

synonym of unreal

A

fictitious

19
Q

The accused thief gave a——— address, which was actually an empty lot.

A

fictitious

20
Q

Having to do with money matters.

A

financial

21
Q

The lottery winner thought it best to seek the advice of a————– planner.

A

financial

22
Q

To change continually.

A

fluctuate

23
Q

Watching the real estate market————–, gave the first-time buyers some hope.

A

fluctuate