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Vocabulary Quiz #1

Word Bank:

Astute, Infrangible, Miasma*, Quidnunc, Jape, Thesaurus, Convivial, Longueur, Lodestone, Pinchbeck, Fissiparous, Acerbic, Aplomb*, Commensurate, Morganatic, Umbra, Restive, Dubious, Salubrious*, Thwart, Exculpatory, Syncategorematic

1.      At the convention, the younger gamers ___________ at the low-tech graphics of the early consoles on display.

2.      Ellen and Kevin's dinner parties are always relaxed, ___________ events, with good food in abundance, and wine and conversation both flowing freely.

3.      "This production has its occasional ___________, but glorious singing and energetic choreography quickly rope us back in."

4.      I'm ___________ that this plan will be successful, but I'm willing to try.

5.      At the end of the episode, the fleeing villain told the hero, "You may have ___________ me this time, but I'll be back."

            6.  Danny claims that the word "trousers" comes from the name of "inventor" Jacob Trowser, but that etymology is just ___________.

7.      The drill sergeant had a ___________ of insults, and any recruit who stepped out of line became the immediate recipient of one of his zingers.

8.      The reorganization of management can have a ___________ effect on the rest of the company.

9.      Those who criticize Joanne for being a ___________ are usually the first to go to her when they want to know the latest gossip.

10. Liam's speech was punctuated by his usual ___________ wit, and some people in the audience thought that his comments went too far.

11.The witness's ___________ testimony convinced the jury to find the defendant not guilty.

            12. "Salary ___________ with experience," the job advertisement read.

13. "In any language, there will be what are called ___________words, such as prepositions and articles," explained Dr. Lewis.

14. Page explained that family is sacred to her because she believes that few things in life are more ___________ than the bonds of kinship.

15. The audience grew___________as the scholar introducing the acclaimed poet droned on and on.

            16. The old battlefield is a ___________ for history buffs, and many people travel long distances to visit it.

            17. The king's son, the child of a ___________ marriage, will never rule.

            18. The candidate made a number of ____________ observations about both foreign and domestic policy during the debate.

            19. During the lunar eclipse, the moon was in the __________ of the earth's shadow for about 90 minutes.

**Bonus (5% each)

            20. Never once betraying the fact that this was her first sales trip, Rachel delivered the product presentation with the __________ of a veteran.

            21. Hallie couldn't wait to escape the ___________ of petty rivalry that had enveloped the team and stifled her growth as a player.

            22. Scott's breathing problems have improved markedly since he left the city and moved to a place with a more ____________ climate.