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Unit 8
Completing the Sentence

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assurance (n.) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence
asylum (n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a
place of safety
console (v.) to comfort; (n.) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for
an electrical or mechanical device
dilate (v.) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon
dross (n.) refuse, waste products
dwindle (v.) to lessen, diminish
flippant (adj.) lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy
immunity (n.) resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or

obligation
institute (v.) to establish, set up; (n.) organization that promotes learning
liability (n.) a debt; something disadvantageous
preposterous (adj.) ridiculous, senseless
pugnacious (adj.) quarrelsome, fond of fighting
rabid (adj.) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad

infected with rabies
realm (n.) a kingdom; a region or field of study
rejuvenate (v.) to make young again; to make like new
remunerate (v.) to reward, pay, reimburse
sparse (adj.) meager, scant; scattered
sterling (adj.) genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness
venture (n.) a risky or daring undertaking; (v.) to expose to danger;

to dare
warp (v.) to twist out of shape; (n.) an abnormality
From the words in this Unit, choose the one that best completes each of the following
sentences.
1. Weary from months of hard work, she was hopeful that a week at a spa would
(Select a word) her.
2. Because his army was stronger than his rival's, the pretender to the throne was able to
seize power throughout the entire (Select a word) .
3. The philanthropist devoted his time, energy, and funds to establishing a(n)
(Select a word) for promoting world peace.
4. Did you know that the English word bedlam was taken from the name of an infamous
(Select a word) for the insane in medieval London?
5. The idea that an incoming president can miraculously solve all of the nation's problems is
simply (Select a word) .
6. Calling upon his many years of experience, the retired warden discussed with great
(Select a word) the topic of the evening: “Can Criminals Be Rehabilitated?”
7. You will need experience, ability, financing, and good luck to have any chance of
succeeding in so risky a business (Select a word) .
8. Can any amount of money (Select a word) someone for years sacrificed to a
hopeless cause?
9. As the snake came into view and slithered across her path, the archaeologist's eyes
(Select a word) with fear.
10. He is such a(n) (Select a word) sports enthusiast that he spends almost all of his
spare time either playing ball or watching ball games on TV.
11. The wooden staircase we had worked so hard to build was now irregularly curved
because the boards had (Select a word) .
12. Doctors hope to lessen the number, length, and severity of common colds, even if they
cannot provide complete (Select a word) from them.
13. She is an excellent ball handler and a very good shot; her only serious
(Select a word) as a basketball player is lack of speed.
14. Despite intense heat, meager rainfall, and (Select a word) vegetation, many animals
have adapted to life in the desert.
15. When we are discussing serious social issues, I feel that (Select a word) remarks are
in bad taste.
16. I consider myself a very peaceful person, but if anyone approaches me in a(n)
(Select a word) manner, I am prepared to defend myself.
17. Although I cannot support her in the election, I fully appreciate her many
(Select a word) qualities.
18. When my pet hamster died suddenly, even my closest friends were unable to
(Select a word) me during my hours of grief.
19. As days passed without a phone call, a letter, or an e-mail, his hopes for even a small role
in the production (Select a word) .
20. The main point of my father's speech was that all the riches of the world are so much
worthless (Select a word) without the support of one's friends.
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Unit 8: Completing the Sentence

Completing the Sentence

assurance (n.) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence

dilate (v.) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon

dross (n.) refuse, waste products

dwindle (v.) to lessen, diminish

flippant (adj.) lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy

immunity (n.) resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or

liability (n.) a debt; something disadvantageous

preposterous (adj.) ridiculous, senseless

pugnacious (adj.) quarrelsome, fond of fighting

rabid (adj.) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad

realm (n.) a kingdom; a region or field of study

rejuvenate (v.) to make young again; to make like new

remunerate (v.) to reward, pay, reimburse

sparse (adj.) meager, scant; scattered

sterling (adj.) genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness

venture (n.) a risky or daring undertaking; (v.) to expose to danger;

warp (v.) to twist out of shape; (n.) an abnormality

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