Vocab Workshop – Level C – Unit 2 – Choosing the Right Word – Flashcards
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The mad Roman emperor Caligula believed that he was a god and expected people to (venerate, veer) him.
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venerate
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Our friendship has proved to be (enterprising, durable) because it is based on mutual respect and honesty.
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durable
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I didn't want Charlotte to know that I was watching her, but occasionally I managed to steal a few (oblique, legendary) glances at her.
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oblique
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When they saw that they had been caught red-handed, they resorted to all kinds of (detriments, antics) in a vain attempt to prove their "innocence."
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antics
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It was bad taste on your part to use that (venerating, bantering) tone when we were discussing such a sad event.
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bantering
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As a(n) (avowed, gingerly) supporter of woman's rights, she believes that men and women should receive the same pay if they do the same jobs.
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avowed
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I will not try to (minimize, banter) the difficulties we face, but I am sure that we can overcome them by working together.
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minimize
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Although I love sports, I sometimes feel that television is becoming (maimed, glutted) with athletic events of all kinds.
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glutted
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After living for so long on a (frugal, durable) diet, I was amazed when I saw the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet.
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frugal
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Imagine our surprise when we found a trunk full of albums recorded by the (legendary, incognito) performer Ray Charles.
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legendary
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We are grateful for the (frugal, bountiful) legacy that our great artist and composers have given us.
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bountiful
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April wrapped her puppy's wound (gingerly, obliquely) to avoid causing the pup any more pain.
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gingerly
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Why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel (obliquely, incognito)?
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incognito
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Detectives turn off the lights and use soft beams at the scene of a crime, as evidence is easier to see in (wanton, oblique) lighting.
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oblique
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Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more (legendary, enterprising) in working for improvements.
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enterprising
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We were shocked by their (bountiful, wanton) misuse of the money their parents had left them.
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wanton
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Self-confidence is a good quality; but if it is carried too far, it can be a (detriment, glut) to success in life.
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detriment
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Because of his repeated traffic violations, his driver's license has been (congested, invalidated).
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invalidated
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Orders for (enterprising, durable) goods such as computers and cell phones were up this year, thanks to a recent boost in our economy.
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durable
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Your speech would have been better if you had stayed with your main idea instead of (veering, bantering) off to side issues.
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veering
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The (legendary, wanton) deeds of Sherlock Holmes are so well known that many people think he really lived.
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legendary
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Children may be (maimed, avowed) in spirit as well as in body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.
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maimed
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Instead of approaching him timidly and (frugally, gingerly), tell him frankly what is on your mind.
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gingerly
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Building a new skyscraper there will bring thousands of additional people into an area that is already (invalidated, congested).
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congested
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The politician tried to (venerate, minimize) his role in the cover-up.
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minimize
