Sadler Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 11 Answers – Flashcards
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British enlistment posters in World War I assured young men that they would be fighting for "king and country, (hearth, havoc) and home."
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hearth
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The blustery winds on that cold November day played (havoc, pact) with my hair.
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havoc
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As long as the door to compromise is even slightly (ajar, vindictive), there is a chance that we will be able to reach an understanding.
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ajar
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The wonders of nature are as (innumerable, adequate) as the grains of sand on the seashore.
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innumerable
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Jorge and Louis both want to be friends again, but somehow their sincere efforts have been (stalemated, wilted).
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stalemated
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Instead of resorting at once to armed force, the 2 nations resolved the conflict by entering into a diplomatic (dialogue, havoc).
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dialogue
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In spite of all the criticism, our flag still stands throughout most of the world as a(n) (pact, emblem) of justice and freedom.
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emblem
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After World War II, the US was not (vindictive, lax) toward its former enemies but tried to help them recover and rebuild.
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vindictive
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For many years Benedict Arnold served his country faithfully, but then he disgraced his name for all time by an (ajar, infamous) act of treason.
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infamous
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Contract talks have been stalled for weeks, and nothing either side has suggested can seem to break the (stalemate, dialogue).
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stalemate
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"(Adequate, innumerable) is simply not good enough," said the company president.
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adequate
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The facts of history cannot always be arranged in the form of a smooth and logical (pact, narrative).
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narrative
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The man has such a (vindictive, gigantic) ego that absouletly nothing ever seems to deflate him.
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gigantic
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"I (stalemate, implore) you not to take any more reckless action," the city council president pleaded with the mayor.
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implore
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I wish you had (marred, mulled) over all the pros and cons before you made your final decision.
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mulled
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I was a little miffed when my polite (stalemates, overtures) of friendship were so rudely and nastily rejected.
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overtures
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Though jaywalking may be considered a(n) (misdemeanor, overture) murder is definitely not!
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misdemeanor
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Some parents are quite strict with their children; others are somewhat (lax, adequate) and permissive.
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lax
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Instead of continuing to (mull, implore) over the injustices that people have done to you, forget the past and concentrate on the future.
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mull
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Our high hopes for an easy victory (wilted, mulled) away to nothing as we watched our opponents steadily increase their lead over us.
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wilted
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As I look over your record, I get the impression that your background in math and science is not (adequate, ajar) for an engineering course.
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adequate
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Since I am willing to contribute to any worthy cause, there is no need to (wilt, implore) me for aid in such an emotional way.
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implore
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Her insistence on studying terms of our tutoring agreement made me think that I'd signed a (pact, hearth) with a lawyer.
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pact
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I will not allow our long and much cherished friendship be (marred, implored) by this unfortunate understanding.
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marred
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I prefer (narrative, dialogue) fiction to drama or poetry.
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narrative
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synonym: vengeful
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vindictive
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synonym: home fire
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hearth
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synonym: deface
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mar
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synonym: hang downward
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wilt
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synonym: insignia
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emblem
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synonym: advance
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overture
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synonym: accord
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pact
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synonym: neglignent
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lax
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synonym: little mishap
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misdemeanor
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synonym: anecdote
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narrative
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antonym: a voilent criminal act
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misdemeanor
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antonym: conclusion
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overture
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antonym: air conditioner
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hearth
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antonym: meaningless gesture
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emblem
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antonym: merciful
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vindictive
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She ___________ the doctor to tell her frankly how badly her son had been hurt.
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implored
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On our trip to northern California, we felt very small and unimportant as we stood next to the ________ red wood trees.
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gigantic
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The smoke from the logs burning on the ________ curled slowly upward into the chimney.
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hearth
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Because the front door was _______, the cat strolled into the living room.
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ajar
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As you will learn, in most operettas, the musical numbers are connected to each other by spoken _________.
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dialogue
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One careless mistake can seriously _________ an otherwise perfect record.
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mar
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You cannot expect to discipline a group of teenagers by making a capital offense of every ___________.
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misdemeanor
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By entering into World War I, the US broke into the _______ on the Western Front and tipped the balance in favor of an Allied victory.
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stalemate
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"The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes in a(n) ___________ poem that tells the story of a woman who sacrificies her life for her sweetheart.
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narrative
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Thought Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Russia were bitter enemies, the 2 countries signed a nonaggression _______ in 1939.
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pact
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Who has not gazed in awe at the __________ stars that fill the sky on a clear summer night!
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innumerable
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Can any punishment be too severe for someone who has been guilty of such a(n) __________ crime?
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infamous
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The flood had wrought such ________ that the governor of the state declared the stricken region a disaster area.
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havoc
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Since I have never done any harm, I don't understand why he should take a ________ attitude towards me.
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vondictive
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Let me have some time to _______ over a proposal before I give you a definite answer.
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mull
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Though some of Verdi's operas begin with short preludes, for others he composed full-length __________.
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overtures
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Before you leave, be absoultely sure that your supplies of food and water are _________ for an 80-day journey across the desert.
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adequate
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A white dove holding an olive branch in its beak is often used as a(n) _________ of peace.
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emblem
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No one questions the honesty and good intentions of the mayor, but he has been criticized for being _________ in carrying out his duties.
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lax
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Though my sister started out looking as fresh as a daisy, she began to _______ after only 5 minutes in the heat.
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wilt
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to tell a NARRATIVE is to share a... essay story letter poem
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story
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sounds that are INNUMERABLE may NOT be.... infinite recorded limitless counted
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counted
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a GIGANTIC monster has great... wildness ugliness strength size
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size
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an ADEQUATE supply is... the wrong kind enough too little too much
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enough
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HAVOC is a state of ... reason and calm pride and fear noise and confusion darkness and silence
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noise and confusion
