- 1. The __________ garbage smelled of rotten eggs and moldy lettuce.
A) exorbitant
B) destitute
C) fetid
D) demure
E) placid
- 2. Often times, fever patients appear pale and ________; their bodies are no longer healthy looking.
A) destitute
B) quarantine
C) gaunt
D) placid
E) fetid
- 3. There was no way I was up for pitching in this game; I hadn't practiced in months. In a quick act of desperation, I _____________ a stomach ache and took a seat on the bench.
A) feigned
B) brandish
C) gaunt
D) placid
E) recuperate
- 4. Throwing all of my jewelry into a bag for my travels was a terrible idea. It took hours to _____________ all of the necklaces.
A) exorbitant
B) disentangle
C) recuperate
D) purge
E) gala
- 5. After an hour of sitting on the couch under my parents' disapproving glare, I had to _________ myself of guilt and tell the truth: I actually broke the window, not my brother.
A) abhor
B) quarantine
C) dilemma
D) brandish
E) purge
- 6. I can't believe my mom insists on serving peas we dinner. They couldn't be more gross; I ________ them.
A) abhor
B) recuperate
C) instill
D) destitute
E) fetid
- 7. "That virus is extremely dangerous!" the doctor yelled. "Quick! __________ anyone who came into contact with it before it spreads."
A) purge
B) noxious
C) quarantine
D) abhor
E) feign
- 8. The images on the news were heartbreaking. The once well-off citizens of the city were instantly ____________ after losing everything in the giant storm.
A) demure
B) dilemma
C) destitute
D) robust
E) exorbitant
- 9. I'm certain that after a short nap and a bit of dinner, I'll be feeling _________ enough to take on a long run.
A) demure
B) fetid
C) taut
D) robust
E) gaunt
- 10. I tied my climbing rope and testing to make sure it was ________ before ascending the mountainside.
A) placid
B) demure
C) taut
D) fetid
E) destitute
- 11. I thought I would love California, but I was not prepared for its _____________ prices. A simple meal was double what I was used to paying.
A) fetid
B) demure
C) exorbitant
D) gaunt
E) feign
- 12. The website for the Chilkoot Trail _________ in me a sense of excitement. I can't wait for this challenge!
A) disentangled
B) purge
C) tedious
D) abhorred
E) instilled
- 13. My birthday _______ was more than I could ever have hoped for! Everyone I loved was there and the music was perfect.
A) recuperate
B) gaunt
C) purge
D) abhor
E) gala
- 14. After a hectic week at work, I was hoping for a ________ weekend. I really needed time to relax.
A) gaunt
B) taut
C) placid
D) robust
E) fetid
- 15. It took everything in me not to explain to the man standing next to me at the bus stop about the dangers of smoking. Not only does it smell bad, but it's truly ___________.
A) tedious
B) robust
C) demure
D) noxious
E) destitute
- 16. For my punishment, I had to write "I will not throw paper" 1000 times. It had to have been the most _______ experience, ever.
A) noxious
B) placid
C) tedious
D) demure
E) robust
- 17. The semester had been a busy one and I couldn't wait to relax and __________ on the beach.
A) abhor
B) placid
C) recuperate
D) purge
E) disentangle
- 18. As soon as the room filled with people, the noise and excitement grew and I realized that this was not a _________ crowd.
A) robust
B) noxious
C) demure
D) fetid
E) taut
- 19. It was the _________ of the century: which Hawaiian island should I choose for my vacation? They both seem wonderful, but offer many different activities.
A) purge
B) dilemma
C) gala
D) destitute
E) gaunt
- 20. Jill won the spelling bee and was sure to ________ her trophy around the school for the rest of the day. Quite frankly, I'm surprised she never accidentally hit anyone with it.
A) purge
B) noxious
C) recuperate
D) brandish
E) exorbitant
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