Unit 2 Flashcards

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1
Q

________ people are ones who get a lot done

A

productive

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2
Q

An _____ display will catch the crowd’s attention

A

impressive

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3
Q

An _____ is a sudden, violent attack

A

assault

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4
Q

A good _____ is a carefully thought-out plan

A

strategy

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5
Q

Beware of _____ statements that are not altogether true.

A

misleading

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6
Q

To transform something is to _____ it.

A

convert

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7
Q

He tried to _____ his actions by explaining his reasons for them.

A

justify

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8
Q

The army prepared to _____ the castle at dawn.

A

assault

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9
Q

We had a noisy _____ over who should walk the dog.

A

dispute

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10
Q

After the injury, the skater sadly _____ her Olympic dream.

A

abandoned

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11
Q

I would rather play the hero than the _____.

A

villian

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12
Q

A _____ shopper will find the best bargains.

A

shrewd

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13
Q

The stars were too _____ to count.

A

numerous

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14
Q

Synonyms:

converted

A

transformed

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15
Q

Synonyms:

justify

A

defend

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16
Q

Synonyms:

shrewd

A

rude

17
Q

Synonyms:

strategy

A

scheme

18
Q

Synonyms:

misleading

A

deceptive

19
Q

Antonyms:

assault

A

defend

20
Q

Antonyms:

villain

A

hero

21
Q

Antonyms:

productive

A

idle

22
Q

Antonyms:

numerous

A

few

23
Q

Antonyms:

dispute

A

agree

24
Q

Antonyms:

abandon

A

occupy

25
Q

Synonyms:

impressive

A

striking