True or False
In order to imply that something is untrue, you might say “What a lie!”
True
True of False
If you make a vague request, people know exactly what you want.
False
True or False
You are most likely to bicker with people when you feel grouchy.
True
True or False
If your carelessness hurt a puppy, you’d probably feel remorse.
True
True or False
If you ponder a problem, you make up your mind right away.
False
True or False
People who abhor rock music play it as often as possible.
False
True or False
Shy people usually show initiative in making friends.
False
True or False
If something is vital to you, you can’t do without it.
True
Analogy Apologize: remorse :: laugh:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. pride b. sadness c. gratitude d. amusement
Amusement
Analogy Reckless: foolhardy:: brave: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. careful b. foolish c. powerful d. courageous
Courageous
Analogy Dislike: abhor:: like \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. love b. hate c. enjoy d. recommend
Love
Analogy Acute: mild:: quick \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. first b. slow c. speedy d. pointed
Speedy
Antonym
Unimportant
Vital
Antonym
Quit
Initiate
Antonym
Cautious
Foolhardy
Antonym
Adore
Abhor
Antonym
Unfriendly
Genial
Antonym
Ordinary
Quaint
Antonym
Dull
Acute
Pioneer travelers had to ________ to make it all the way to California from the East.
Preserve
My uncle greeted me at the door with a _______ smile that made me feel welcome.
Genial
Taking time to _______ a situation is the opposite of a snap decision.
Ponder
Every child should have the basic lessons in ______ of learning to say “please” and “thank you”.
Etiquette
Mom gets angry when my brother and I _______ about who should set the table.
Bicker
Victims with the most ______ injuries were treated first by the medical team.
Acute
A speeding car is a ________ to the safety of its passengers and other travelers.
Menace
Barb’s _____ seemed sincere, so I forgave her for what she had done.
Remorse
Eating healthy food is ______ to the development of bones and muscles.
Vital
Don’t go fishing if you _________ handling worms.
Abhor
We stayed at a _______ hotel that had feather beds covered with beautiful handmade quilts.
Quaint
Lee is finally starting to show some ______; he used to do only as he was told.
Initiative
To _______ that I should turn off the tv, my dad said “Why don’t you get some exercise?”
Imply
Rita’s _______ plan was to walk across the newly frozen pond.
Foolhardy
Joe has only a _______ memory of Boston.
Vague
A vague answer to your question is most likely to leave you ______.
a. insulted
b. satisfied
c. confused
Confused
An example of a quaint way to travel would be to use a ______.
a. skateboard
b. horse and buggy
c. helicopter.
Horse and buggy
A dog might menace someone by _______
a. growling
b. wagging its tail
c. begging for food
Growling
If you have questions about etiquette, you want to know how to _______
a. behave
b. make money
c. keep house
Behave
Someone who preserves shows ____
a. laziness
b. determination
c. kindness
Determination
Something that most people would describe as vital is ______
a. food
b. perfume
c. jokes
Food
Manners; social rules; politeness
Etiquette
Continue; try; try again; last
Preserve
Hint; indicate; get up and go
Initiative
Friendly; easy-going; nice
Genial
Danger; peril; risk
Foolhardy
Sorrow; an attack of conscience
Remorse
Concentrate; study; keep in mind
Ponder
Hazy; dim; uncertain
Vague
Quarrel; disagree; squabble
Bicker
